When I go stand up at the podium in front of the White House press corps, I never lie. I never say something that I know is untrue. Credibility is enormously important to a press secretary.

The president assured the chancellor that the United States is not monitoring and will not monitor the communications of the chancellor.

Children should not be used as pawns in a political fight.

It is an apple full of worms compared to an apple that's fresh and delicious.

But the - look, I think that this - the United States of America is still the most powerful economy in the world. It is an incredible engine for creativity and innovation. And it has the most - smartest, most effective workforce in the world. So we have a lot going for us, in spite of the fractiousness of our politics.

Find the video that has been so offensive to Muslims to be disgusting and reprehensible.

The White House doesn't create jobs. The government together - White House, Congress - creates policies that allow for greater job creation.