Office of the Press Secretary
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 06:21
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a case for limited military intervention in Syria and says he is looking forward to consulting with Congressional leaders on the specifics of the authorization to use military force.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 12:00
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses possible U.S. responses to the chemical attack in Syria, whether Congress should be consulted if military action is taken, and the role of the international community.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 11:51
Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest addresses intelligence reports on the Syrian chemical attack, the administration's communications with Congress on Syria, and how the situation compares to the war in Iraq.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 11:37
President Barrack Obama addresses his discussion with the White House national security team about recent unrest in Egypt and U.S. condemnation for violence against any one group, as well as the cancellation of Operation Bright Star.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 14:27
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the apparent failure of external mediation in Egypt, the embassy closings, and the terror threat in the Middle East.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 14:17
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses counterterrorism cooperation with Yemen and the recent closings of U.S. embassies
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 14:12
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the terror threat in the Arabian Peninsula, counterterrorism cooperation with Yemen, Al Qaeda's strength, U.S. diplomatic relations with Egypt, future negotiations with Iran, and other issues.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 12:15
President Obama and President Hadi of Yemen discuss their bilateral talks, which focused on Yemen's national dialogue conference, U.S.-Yemen partnership on counterterrorism, and the future of the Middle East as a region.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:53
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the Snowden affair, security and surveillance, security in Afghanistan and Yemen, and the unwillingness of Syria to cooperate concerning U.N. chemical investigation.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:39
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses White House condemnation for violence in Egypt, President Obama’s upcoming meetings with President Hadi of Yemen, and Mideast peace talks under the leadership of Secretary Kerry and Special Envoy Martin Indyk.