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President Obama Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Posted byon September 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM EDTThe two leaders discuss ongoing negotiations with the Palestinian Authority; the situation in Syria; their shared commitment to a constructive relationship with Egypt; and their agreement that Iran must not possess a nuclear weapon.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “No one should go broke just because they get sick”
Posted byon September 27, 2013 at 6:16 PM EDTWeekly Wrap Up: Talking Health Care, United Nations General Assembly, Memorial Service for Victims of the Navy Yard Shooting, and Vice President Biden Travels to Colorado.
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President Obama Announces New Diplomatic Efforts with the Islamic Republic of Iran
Posted byon September 27, 2013 at 5:06 PM EDTPresident Obama and President Rouhani of Iran spoke on the phone regarding ongoing efforts to reach an agreement over Iran's nuclear program.
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Diplomacy in Action: The United Nations General Assembly
Posted byon September 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM EDTOn September 23 and 24, President Obama joined Heads of State from all around the world at the opening of the 68th session of the U.N. General Assembly. The President’s speech to the General Assembly outlined the United States’ perspective on the challenges that the international community is confronting.
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President Obama Discusses the Prospects for Progress at the United Nations General Assembly
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Stand for Civil Society! President Obama to Host Forum at UN General Assembly
Posted byon September 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM EDTPresident Obama hosts a High Level Event on Supporting Civil Society in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Weekly Address: Congress Must Act Now to Pass a Budget and Raise the Debt Ceiling
Posted byon September 21, 2013 at 5:30 AM EDTPresident Obama says the economy is making progress five years after the worst recession since the Great Depression, but to avoid another crisis, Congress must meet two deadlines in the coming weeks: pass a budget by the end of the month to keep the government open, and raise the debt ceiling so America can pay its bills.
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United Nations Releases Report on the Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
Posted byon September 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM EDTOn Monday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefed members of the Security Council on the report of the United Nations Mission to Investigate Allegations of the Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria. The report concludes unequivocally that chemical weapons were used on a relatively large scale in the Ghouta area of Damascus on August 21, 2013, causing numerous casualties, particularly among civilians.
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Weekly Address: Pursuing a Diplomatic Solution in Syria
Posted byon September 14, 2013 at 5:30 AM EDTPresident Obama follows up on his speech to the nation on Tuesday and describes the possibility for a diplomatic solution in Syria, partially because of the credible threat of U.S. military force.
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Weekly Wrap Up: Tribute to Those Lost on September 11th
Posted byon September 13, 2013 at 6:06 PM EDTThe Weekly Wrap Up: The President's address to the nation, remembering those lost on September 11th, drink more water, and a meeting with the Cabinet