Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 24, 2025
As we have said from the beginning, asking the president of the United States questions in the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One is a privilege granted to journalists, not a legal right.
Said by
White House
Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

The White House defends its decision to restrict press access.

Share

More from White House

Apr 2, 2013

We have seen today's statement by North Korea again making unhelpful and unconstructive threats. North Korea should stop its provocative threats and instead concentrate on abiding by its international obligations.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jun 9, 2011

The United States strongly condemns the Syrian government's outrageous use of violence across Syria today, and particularly in the northwestern region. There must be an immediate end to the brutality and violence.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jun 25, 2017

If, however, Mr. Assad conducts another mass murder attack using chemical weapons, he and his military will pay a heavy price.

transcripts.cnn.com
Apr 21, 2011

The Syrian government's moves yesterday to repeal Syria's decades-old emergency law and allow for peaceful demonstrations were not serious, given the continued violent repression against protesters today.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation