President John Kerry spoke to the nation about Syrian chemical weapons today, while President Obama rode around in his empty chair-iot. But wait … Obama will mention something about Syria — “to some extent” — this afternoon.
Pres. Obama to offer remarks "to some extent" on Syria, at 230pm, in photo op at his meeting with Baltic leaders, says official.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 30, 2013
You’ll just have to wait for the recording, according to some reports.
White House has declined TV networks request for live coverage of Pres. Obama's remarks on Syria at 230pm.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 30, 2013
I'm referring to remarks Pres Obama is to make shortly at start of his meeting with Baltic Leaders. No live TV coverage. Tape playback.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 30, 2013
White House says no live audio or video feed of Pres.Obama's remarks on Syria within the coming hour.
— PETER MAER (@petermaer) August 30, 2013
Transparency!
So Obama is going to talk Syria, but none will see or hear it live across the nation… #Leadership
— Will Upton (@wupton) August 30, 2013
https://twitter.com/kaitlancollins/status/373507246439014400
https://twitter.com/GayPatriot/status/373507234795245568
https://twitter.com/twpolk/status/373507143325859840
https://twitter.com/JimmyPrinceton/status/373503714578792450
#Forward RT “@lachlan: ?! RT @markknoller: WH has declined TV networks request for live coverage of Pres. Obama's remarks on Syria @ 230pm.”
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) August 30, 2013
https://twitter.com/JGreenDC/status/373505750368149504
https://twitter.com/zerohedge/status/373505523645448192
Obama is not going to speak live today to the press. What a leader.
— Nancy Boots Davison (@GdaytoYou) August 30, 2013
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@markknoller Transparency.
— Obama's Thoughts (@obamasthoughts) August 30, 2013
However, some media organizations say they’re airing the remarks “live.”
https://twitter.com/viewofadam/status/373510428569387009
President Obama will speak shortly (Syria) and KCUR will air it live on Here and Now. @kcur
— bill anderson (@RadioNETworth) August 30, 2013
President Obama expected to make statement on #Syria in minutes. CNN TV Live coverage now.
— CNN (@CNN) August 30, 2013
#BREAKING: Watch live: Obama remarks on Syria http://t.co/qI1kCT4XuP
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 30, 2013
Stay tuned.
Update:
Confirmed: The USA Today video of Obama’s “live” remarks is titled “Pre-recorded: President Obama remarks on Syria.”
The broadcast is live if USA Today says it’s live? Heaven forbid we hear another “off-the-cuff” remark.
Update:
Yes, the remarks that aired were recorded:
"We have consulted with allies. … We have consulted with Congress," Obama said in pre-recorded remarks: http://t.co/YKxiJ0JCiz #Syria
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 30, 2013