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Taking to Twitter to Continue the Conversation on the Middle East

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Taking to Twitter to Continue the Conversation on the Middle East

Today at 11:40 a.m. EDT, President Obama will deliver a speech on events in the Middle East and North Africa and the United States' policy in the region. You can watch the speech live at WhiteHouse.gov/live.

Immediately afterwards, Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes will participate in a follow-up Twitter chat. Pose questions and reactions to the speech using the hashtag #MESpeech. Learn more about the speech and the Twitter chat.

Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama works as his motorcade arrives at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn., May 18, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:40 AM: The President delivers a speech on the events in the Middle East and North Africa, and U.S. policy in the region