South Lawn

4:35 P.M. EST
    
Q    Why is it important to go with Mitch McConnell to Kentucky?
     THE PRESIDENT:  It’s his state.  That’s the reason.  Because —
    
Q    Why is that significant, to be with McConnell there?
 
THE PRESIDENT:  We’ve been friends a long time.  I don’t — everybody is talking about how significant it is.  It has nothing to do about our relationship.  It’s always been (inaudible).  It’s a giant bridge, man.  It’s a lot of money.  It’s important.

Q    Mr. President, are you discussing joint nuclear exercises with South Korea right now?

THE PRESIDENT:  No.

4:36 P.M. EST