Your Daily Snapshot for
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.

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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

12:45 PM: The President, the Vice President and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki attend a wreath laying ceremony

4:30 PM: The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton

Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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