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 .
NEW : President Obama expects immigration bill to be introduced after inauguration . Obama offered fierce defense of U.N . Ambassador Susan Rice over Benghazi comments . Obama said unaware of any disclosure from Petraeus scandal that could harm national security . President opened door to compromise regarding the impending fiscal cliff .