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Watch Live: President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki

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Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

Watch Live: President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki

Today, President Obama meets with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq. Following the bilateral meeting, the President and Prime Minister Maliki will hold a joint press conference at 11:35 a.m. EST.

Watch the press conference at 11:35 a.m. EST on WhiteHouse.gov/Live.

Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama performs the coin toss before the annual Army vs. Navy football game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md. December 10, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President hold an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq

10:15 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki

11:35 AM: The President and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki hold a joint press conference