Office of the Press Secretary
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 07:07
Press Secretary Jay Carney discussed the nobel peace prize awarded to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for their work in Syria.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 08:12
U.S. President Barack Obama gave a speech to the United Nations General Assembly arguing for international action against the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime in Syria and discussing challenges and progress in the U.S.-Iranian relationship. He also provided an overarching framework for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 12:56
Dep Press Secretary Josh Earnest addresses potential engagement with Iran and the need for Iranians to demonstrate seriousness about their intentions.
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 12:51
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the process of removing Syria's chemical weapons, potential engagement with Iran, Syria's timeline to reveal its weapons, and the U.S. view of Iranian domestic politics.
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 12:34
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses criticisms of Obama's Syria policy, Obama's desire to test Iran's sincerity, and any divisions between the U.S. and Israel about the countries' Iran policy.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 12:46
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the UN's report on the chemical weapons attack in Syria, whether military force will be part of UN Syria resolution, u.s. aid to Syrian refugees, and optimism regarding Iran.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:57
U.S. President Barack Obama reiterates arguments in support of military intervention in Syria, but acknowledges a possible diplomatic solution involving the Assad regime surrendering chemical weapons. He concludes by announcing his request that Congress postpone the vote on the authorization of military force.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 06:23
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice argues in favor of military intervention in Syria in order to deter the use of weapons of mass destruction around the world.
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 06:40
U.S. President Barack Obama reiterates his support for military action in Syria and calls on Congress to grant him the authorization to use military force.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 06:31
U.S. President Barack Obama announces his support of limited military engagement in Syria, but also declares that he will seek authorization to use military force from Congress before taking action.