00:00On the Saudi Arabian nuclear deal, what steps is the U.S. taking to get Saudi Arabia to sign the
00:07Abraham Accords?
00:08Sure. Well, the president himself has spoken on this many times.
00:13His true social post this morning, and I will read it for those at home who missed it,
00:17the civil nuclear deal, there will be no enrichment of material, an important point being made,
00:22between the Department of Energy and Saudi Arabia, which pertains only to non-military use,
00:28will be approved but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.
00:36The United States is not opposed to civil nuclear facilities, as we all know.
00:40Look, this is a condition that the president has spoken about many times with our Gulf and Arab allies.
00:48He wants to see these countries sign the Abraham Accord.
00:51It was one of the most historic accomplishments of his first term,
00:54and it continues to be a long-term goal of his to expand those Accords,
00:58to ultimately come to a place where the Middle East can be a peaceful and stable region.
01:02And, yes, this deal with Saudi Arabia, the energy deal, is contingent on this condition as far as the president
01:08is concerned.
01:09So we'll continue to talk with our Saudi counterparts to get the deal finalized
01:12and hopefully see them joining the Abraham Accords very soon.
01:17The Press, Caroline, thank you.
01:18With regards to the Saudi nuclear deal, why was that condition not mentioned yesterday
01:23when the energy secretary announced it?
01:25Well, look, the president is always the final dealmaker, as you know,
01:28and this is something that he has mentioned on numerous occasions.
01:31Going back, I can provide you with those statements.
01:34And he has said if they don't join the Abraham Accords, the deal is off.
01:39So we'll continue to have those conversations with our Saudi counterparts moving forward.
01:42So the deal is that if Saudi Arabia doesn't join, and have you any indication that Saudi Arabia is even
01:48considering this?
01:49Again, the president has spoken directly with the Saudis about this in numerous conversations in the past,
01:54and the administration will continue to engage in those conversations.
01:58The president seemed yesterday frustrated with Leader Thun when he was speaking in Georgia.
02:03Is his patience running out with Leader Thun?
02:06And then the president recently endorsed Darlene Graham right after her appointment to Senate.
02:11What caused him to endorse her so quickly?
02:14The president met with Darlene and thought she will be a great representative
02:18for the great people of South Carolina
02:20and will carry on her brother's legacy of public service in that beautiful state.
02:25So the president is fully supportive of Darlene and her honorable decision to run,
02:30and again, to continue her brother's legacy.
02:32With respect to your first question on, remind me.
02:36Leader Thun, if his patience is running out.
02:39Look, the president spoke about this directly yesterday.
02:42His patience is running out.
02:43He wants to see as much of the Save America past as possible by the August recess.
02:49He knows that's what the American people want to see past.
02:52He was just traveling on the road yesterday, spoke about this,
02:55and there was a very loud applause from the people in the audience,
02:59the everyday Americans, because voter ID is common sense.
03:03They want proof of citizenship in our elections,
03:05and the president feels very strongly about that.
03:08And I would just add, you know, the American people elected overwhelmingly Republicans
03:13to lead not just this White House, but also the House and the Senate.
03:18The House did its job.
03:19The Senate needs to do its job, too.
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