Obama guidance, schedule, Sept. 23, 2014 — Syria strikes, to UN

By Lynn Sweet

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama delivers a statement from the White House on Tuesday morning, hours after airstrikes against ISIL militants in Syria started. Later, with first lady Michelle, the president departs for New York city for the United Nations General Assembly and fundraising to benefit the Senate Democrats.

Below, from the White House…..

UPDATED:

In the morning, the President will deliver a statement. The President’s statement on the South Lawn is pooled press.

10:00AM THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement

South Lawn

Pooled Press (Final Gather 9:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 22, 2014

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In the morning, the President and First Lady will travel to New York City. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the Climate Summit 2014 in the General Assembly Hall. The meeting will showcase climate action commitments from governments, local leaders, and the private sector in an effort to build political will for a new global climate agreement due in 2015. There will be pooled coverage of the President’s remarks.

Later in the afternoon, the President will visit the Clinton Global Initiative where he and President Clinton will engage in a conversation about how the Administration—in partnership with other governments, non-governmental organizations, and the philanthropic community—is deepening its commitment to defend and strengthen civil society globally. This event is open to pre-credentialed media. Following this event, the President will participate in a USUN Mission meet and greet with employees and their families. This event is closed press.

In the evening, the President will attend a DSCC event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

Later in the evening, the President and First Lady will host a United Nations General Assembly reception. This event is closed press.

The President and the First Lady will remain overnight in New York City.

In-Town Travel Pool

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP

TV Corr & Crew: CBS

Print: USA Today

Radio: ABC

Out-of-Town Travel Pool

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP