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President Obama Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi

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Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

President Obama Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi

Yesterday, President Obama met with Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese Nobel Laureate and leader of the National League for Democracy Party.

The President expressed his admiration for her courage, determination, and personal sacrifice in championing democracy and human rights over the years. Bo, the First Dog, was kind enough to sit in on the meeting as well.

President Barack Obama and Burmese Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi pet Bo, the Obama family dog, at the conclusion of their meeting in the Oval Office, Sept. 19, 2012. Attendees included Danny Russel, Senior Director for Asian Affairs, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:45 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

11:00 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews

1:20 PM: The President arrives Miami, Florida

2:20 PM: The President participates in a town hall hosted by Univision

2:30 PM: The Vice President meets with Steve Beecroft, currently the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Baghdad and the Administration’s nominee to be Ambassador to Iraq.

5:25 PM: The President departs Miami, Florida

6:20 PM: The President arrives Tampa, Florida

6:50 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

9:05 PM: The President departs Tampa, Florida

11:10 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

11:25 PM: The President arrives the White House

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