The most recent programs for the Statement type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=58 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 05:43:23 GMT Statement President Obama and visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a joint press conference.*Topics included the state of U.S.-Turkey relations, war and unrest in Syria, and mutual security issues. President Obama also responded to questions about the Department of Justice's subpoena of press telephone records, and the Internal Revenue Service's scrutiny of conservative non-profit organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312788-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on U.S.-U.K. relations. Among the topics they addressed were the future of the European Union, reports that the Internal Revenue Service had targeted conservative groups when reviewing tax-exempt status of organizations, and U.S. government talking points following terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye held a joint news conference. Among the topics addressed were North Korea's nuclear and missile program and recent threats to test missiles and possible military actions. They said the two nations would stand firmly together against threats by North Korea and were ready for diplomacy to ease any nuclear threat. President Obama also commented on the use of chemical weapons in Syria and sexual assaults in the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312606-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312606-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and President Nieto spoke to reporters in Mexico about the state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico. Among the topics addressed were bilateral trade, immigration and border issues, as well as drug interdiction efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312499-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312499-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to the press prior to meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan.*During his remarks, he mentioned the week's developments in Syria, along with the role of Jordan in moving towards peace in Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made a brief state about the bombing at the Boston Marathon. He said all the facts were not yet known but assured the public that those responsible would be found and held accountable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312115-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Jordan's King Abdullah II spoke to reporters and answered questions following their meeting on the last day of President Obama's trip to the Middle East. Among the topics they addressed were the growing number of Syrian refugees in Jordan, the threat of new extremism in the region as the Syrian civil war continued, and the future of the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311678-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas held a joint news conference in Ramallah. Questions focused on relations between the U.S. and the Palestinian Authority and settlements in the West Bank. In his remarks President Obama described new settlements in the West Bank as "not constructive" but stopped short of calling for a settlement freeze as a precondition to peace talks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint news conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution for peace, and U.S. policy toward Syria. The news conference took place during President Obama's first trip to Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Abe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311123-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311123-6 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai spoke to reporters and answered questions on their meeting at the White House. President Obama said that U.S. forces in Afghanistan would transition to a supporting role starting in Spring 2013, but that no final decision had been made about the pace of troop withdrawals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310328-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and President-elect Enrique Pe Nieto met to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues in the Oval Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309631-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309631-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton spoke at a campaign event in Bristow, Virginia's Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater, where music was provided by Dave Matthews. Former President Clinton praised President Obama and said why he is supporting him. Clinton, his voice hoarse from campaign events, said he had given "my voice in the service of my president." The president made remarks about Governor Romney and change, Hurricane Sandy, and the middle class needing a champion that would fight for them. This event was their last of the day. They were shown mingling with the crowed after the speeches. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309213-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama encouraged Gulf Coast residents to listen to local officials about Tropical Storm Isaac, especially if instructed to evacuate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307827-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama signed the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, a bipartisan law passed recently by Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307301-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with cabinet members. He called on House Republicans to extend tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration to the middle class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307269-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307269-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines spoke to reporters following a meeting in the Oval Office. In his remarks President clarified and earlier statement that "the private sector is doing fine," saying "it is absolutely clear the economy is not doing fine" and that his point was that private-sector growth had outpaced public-sector growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306486-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306486-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke briefly to reporters about the strategic partnership agreement reached between their two nations earlier in the year, and the eventual transition of security to the Afghan people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the NATO Summit in Chicago. In some brief remarks to reporters, the president talked about the meeting's agenda including the transitioning of Afghan security, the Alliance's defense capabilities, and its extended partnerships with other nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters from the G-8 summit at Camp David. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT G-8 leaders gathered for a photo opportunity after a summit meeting at Camp David. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following President Obama's first meeting with the new French President Francois Hollande, the two met with reporters. They commented on some of the items in their discussions including the European debt crisis, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306102-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Noda of Japan spoke to reporters and answered questions on their meeting at the White House and relations between the U.S. and Japan. The two leaders discussed wide range of bilateral issues including the U.S.-Japan security alliance as well economic and trade issues. Other topics included the North Korean nuclear program, relations with China and the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden. In addition, the leaders discussed the U.S. military realignment from troops in Okinawa, Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305724-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305724-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama welcomed the Wounded Warrior Project's Solider Ride to the White House. This marks the sixth annual Solider Ride; a four-day cycling event to help wounded warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being. In addition, the event helps to raise awareness for service members fighting the physical and psychological damages of war. The President is joined by Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305576-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305576-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a joint news conference with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada and President Felipe Calderon of Mexico as part of the North American Leaders' Summit. They discussed a wide range of topics including job creation, trade, and security. President Obama said the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are working together to get rid of out-dated regulations that are stifling job creation. President Obama also commented on the previous week's Supreme Court oral arguments on the 2010 health care law, saying he remains confident that justices will rule that the law is constitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305258-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues. President Obama in his remarks said he and Prime Minister Cameron had discussed possible "immediate steps" their two countries could take to ensure humanitarian aid is being provided to Syria. They also answered questions about troop withdrawal form Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304898-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304898-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to reporters before a meeting at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304745-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Denmark Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt spoke to reporters following a meeting at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304578-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304578-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to a reporters before a meeting with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304417-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304417-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy spoke to reporters following a meeting at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304340-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304340-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia spoke to reporters about their meeting and relations between the U.S. and the Republic of Georgia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304021-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304021-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki held a joint news conference. President Obama said that he had no doubt that Iraq could succeed following the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303132-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Harper spoke to reporters about U.S.-Canada relations. Among the topics they addressed were trade issues, border security, the global economy, and a proposed oil pipeline in North America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303063-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters before a meeting with the prime minister of the Netherlands to discuss relations between the two countries, the European debt crisis, and preparations for the 2012 NATO Summit that the U.S. will host in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302905-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302905-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and European Union (EU) leaders spoke to reporters about their summit at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302867-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302867-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Stoltenberg spoke to reporters at the White House about their meeting and U.S.-Norway relations. They also talked about operations in Afghanistan and the death of Moammar Qadhafi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302203-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302203-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said the death of former Libyan leader Moammar Qadhafi "marks an historic change" for that country. He warned that the "road ahead for Libya and its people will be filled with challenges" but pledged the support of the United Nations to help the nation during the transition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302212-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302212-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Libya Special Representative Ian Martin spoke with reporters by video from Tripoli on the death of deposed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. He warned about the challenges the country faces after such a violent past under qadhafi, but pledged the support of the United Nations to help the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302212-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302212-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak spoke to reporters about the passage of the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, which Congress approved the previous day. President Obama in his remarks called the agreement a win for both countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302049-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302049-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT During official arrival ceremonies on the South Lawn, President Obama welcomed South Korean President Lee Myung-bak to the White House as part of an official state visit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302049-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302049-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters before a meeting with Cabinet members. He said he expected Congress to vote on his jobs bill before the end of the month, and that he planed to pressure leaders from both parties to vote on his proposal. He also said he expected to have announcements on free trade agreements in the next day or so. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301859-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301859-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to reporters about Palestinian statehood, saying direct negotiations were the only way to achieve Middle East peace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301690-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301690-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke about the assassination by a suicide bomber in Kabul of former President Burhanuddin Rabbani, who was in charge of reconciliation efforts with the Taliban. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301653-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301653-6 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama named Alan Krueger to replace Austan Goolsbee as his administration's chief economic adviser. In his remarks the president also spoke briefly about response to Hurricane Irene. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301256-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made a statement about Hurricane Irene. He urged everyone in the hurricane's path to heed emergency warnings and make appropriate preparations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301234-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama reacted to the Senate passage of the debt ceiling agreement. The Senate passed the agreement on a vote of 74 to 26. He said the vote was an important first step toward ensuring the United States lived within its means, but that more was needed to rebuild the U.S. economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300864-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300864-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters at the daily White House briefing about the status of negotiations with Congress on raising the debt ceiling. Following President Obama, Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300337-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT During her official visit to the U.S., German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Obama spoke to reporters at a joint news conference. Among the topics they addressed were the state of the global economy, trade relations, the European debt crisis, Middle East peace negotiations, and democratic movements in North Africa and the Middle East. Translation into English was performed by voiceover translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel offered the official toasts at a state dinner honoring the Germany leader. At the dinner Chancellor Merkel was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on a wide range of topics, including Libya, Afghanistan, debt and deficit, and the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299695-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT