Subject: Take a Peek at the President's Trip to the Middle East
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Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:39:48 -0500

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Thursday, March 21, 2013 

Take a Peek at the President's Trip to the Middle East

It's President Obama's second day in the Middle East, during the first foreign trip of his second term. While in the region, he's met with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and today he addressed the Israeli people from Jerusalem, where he spoke about the future of the region [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/03/21/remarks-president-barack-obama-people-israel?utm_source=032113&utm_medium=topper&utm_campaign=daily ]: "That is where peace begins – not just in the plans of leaders, but in the hearts of people."

See photos and videos from President Obama's trip to the Middle East [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/middle-east-trip-2013?utm_source=032113&utm_medium=topper&utm_campaign=daily ].

President Barack Obama is greeted by Israeli President Shimon Peres and members of Hora, a local children's dance troupe, upon his arrival at the President's residence in Jerusalem, March 20, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/middle-east-trip-2013?utm_source=032113&utm_medium=photo&utm_campaign=daily ]

"President Barack Obama is greeted by Israeli President Shimon Peres and members of Hora, a local children's dance troupe, upon his arrival at the President's residence in Jerusalem, March 20, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog?utm_source=032113&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]:

President Obama Tells Israeli People: The U.S Is Proud to Be "Your Strongest Ally and Your Greatest Friend" [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/03/20/president-obama-tells-israeli-peoplethe-us-proud-to-be-your-strongest-ally?utm_source=032113&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ] 
The first stop on President Obama's trip to the Middle East marks the first time the President has visited Israel since taking office, and comes as its citizens celebrate the 65th anniversary of a free and independent State of Israel.

Reaffirming the Incredible Bond Between the United States and Ireland [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/03/19/reaffirming-incredible-bond-between-united-states-and-ireland?utm_source=032113&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ] 
President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at the White House before heading to the Capitol for a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon.

Health Care Law 3rd Anniversary: Paying for Quality Saves Health Care Dollars [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/03/20/health-care-law-3rd-anniversary-paying-quality-saves-health-care-dollars?utm_source=032113&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ] 
On the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Secretary Kathleen Sebelius lays out some of the ways in which the health reform has lowered costs.

Today's Schedule

"All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)."

*3:20 AM:* The President views the Dead Sea Scrolls

*3:35 AM:* The President visits a technology exposition

*5:15 AM:* The President participates in an official arrival ceremony

*5:30 AM:* The President takes a photo with his delegation and President Abbas and his delegation

*5:40 AM:* The President holds a restricted bilateral meeting with President Abbas

*6:25 AM:* The President and President Abbas meet for an expanded working lunch

*7:15 AM:* The President and President Abbas hold a joint press conference

*8:25 AM:* The President and Prime Minister Fayyad tour the Al-Bireh Youth Center and watch a youth dance performance

*8:50 AM:* The President holds a roundtable with Palestinian youth

*11:00 AM:* The President delivers remarks to the Israeli people WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=032113&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*11:00 AM:* The Vice President joins New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to discuss the importance of passing commonsense legislation to reduce gun violence

*12:00 PM:* The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2013 Irish America Hall of Fame luncheon at the JW Marriott Essex House hotel

*12:10 PM:* The President meets with U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv and U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem staff

*2:10 PM:* The President delivers remarks at a dinner hosted by President Peres

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