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Archive: December 6, 2013

The Ellipse 6:16 P.M. EST   THE PRESIDENT:  Merry Christmas, everybody!  Well, this show is always a great way to get in the holiday spirit.  Every year, I rehearse my own little act, just in case.  But it seems like,…

Prime Minister’s Office Seoul, Republic of Korea   4:07 P.M. (Local)   PRIME MINISTER CHUNG:  (As interpreted) Mr. Vice President, on behalf of all of the Korean people, I would like to welcome you to Korea.   VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:…

Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 11:45 A.M. (Local) PRESIDENT PARK:  (As interpreted) Mr. Vice President, I sincerely welcome you to Korea. And indeed, your visit to Korea marks the first of its kind in 10 years by a U.S.…

Yonsei University Seoul, Republic of Korea 2:46 P.M. (Local) VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Thank you very much.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much, Mr. President, for that generous introduction.  And what a great honor it is to be here at such a…

The War Memorial of Korea Seoul, Republic of Korea THE VICE PRESIDENT:  It’s a great honor to be here.  I was thanking the director for keeping alive the memory of some of these brave Americans who gave their lives for…

This afternoon President Obama spoke by phone with Mrs. Graça Machel to express the condolences of the Obama family and the American people on the passing of her husband, Nelson Mandela.  The President thanked Mrs. Machel for the profound influence…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:00 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  I want to wish you all a happy Friday, even though it’s raining, and say that I have a topper.  Today, as part of our daily messaging effort to…