NEW : President Obama supported immigration bill to be passed after inauguration . Obama , addressing the ongoing controversy for the first time publicly , said Petraeus tendered his resignation because his actions `` did not meet the standards he felt were necessary as the director of the CIA . '' Obama offered fierce defense of U.N . Ambassador Susan Rice over Benghazi bombing . Obama said unaware of any threat from Petraeus scandal that could harm national security . President opened door to compromise regarding the impending fiscal cliff .
NEW : President Obama supported immigration bill to be passed after inauguration . Obama offered fierce defense of U.N . Ambassador Susan Rice over Benghazi bombing . Obama said unaware of any threat from Petraeus scandal that could harm national security . President opened door to compromise regarding the impending fiscal cliff .