President Obama at the U.N. General Assembly

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, September 21, 2011   President Obama at the U.N. General Assembly This week, President Obama is traveling to New York for the U.N. General Assembly. Yesterday, he participated in the Open Government Partnership event, reiterating our commitment to making governments more open, transparent and accountable to their citizens. He also addressed a meeting of international partners to show support for the new Libya and plan for a post-Qaddafi future. Have a question about any of the issues that the President discussed this week? Tune in to an Open for Questions with Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting on Friday, September 23rd at 12:00 p.m. EDT. President Barack Obama listens to remarks during a high level meeting on Libya at the United Nations North Lawn Building in New York, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama Meets with World Leaders at the U.N. General Assembly President Obama visits the U.N. General Assembly to address a range of issues on the historic progress that has been made over the last year and the opportunities that lie ahead President Obama at the U.N. on Libya: "We will Stand with You" At the U.N. General Assembly, President Obama addresses a meeting of international partners to show support for the new Libya and plan for a post-Qaddafi future. The Era of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Is Officially Over Today, we remember that when we all come together to make this country a better place, change is not just possible. Change is inevitable Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 10:00 AM: The President addresses the United Nations General Assembly - the First Lady also attends 11:00 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel 12:25 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan 1:00 PM: The President meets with Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the United Nations General Assembly 1:05 PM: The President meets with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon 1:20 PM: The President attends a luncheon hosted by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon 2:45 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Clinton Global Initiative 3:45 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom 4:45 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy of the French Republic 5:35 PM: The President meets with President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan 5:55 PM: The President meets with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority 7:05 PM: The President and the First Lady attend the United Nations General Assembly Reception 9:45 PM: The President and the First Lady depart New York en route Andrews Air Force Base 10:40 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive at Andrews Air Force Base 10:55 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive at the White House  Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes        This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Manage Subscriptions for e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111