President Obama: "We Choose Hope Over Fear"

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, September 24, 2014             Featured President Obama: "We Choose Hope Over Fear" This morning, President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The President spoke about the problems that demand the urgent attention of the international community -- from the Ebola outbreak in parts of West Africa, to Russian aggression in Ukraine, to the senseless brutality of ISIL terrorists threatening innocent lives. "We choose hope over fear. We see the future not as something out of our control, but as something we can shape for the better through concerted and collective effort," he said. It's a powerful speech -- see more of the President's remarks here:       Top Stories "The Most Important Title is 'Citizen'": President Obama on the Significance of a Civil Society Yesterday, President Obama spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York. The President explained how the voice of one citizen can remind us why a civil society is so essential. READ MORE President Obama: "No Nation Is Immune" to Climate Change President Obama delivered remarks at the United Nations Climate Summit yesterday -- a meeting of world leaders to showcase climate action commitments from governments, local leaders, and the private sector. READ MORE Chart of the Week: Why We Can't Wait to Act on Climate Change Check out this week's chart to see the difference we can make if we work together to reduce emissions -- and the disastrous consequences if we fail to act on climate change. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President addresses the United Nations General Assembly; the First Lady also attends 10:50 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of the Republic of Iraq 12:15 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks on the importance of investing in infrastructure to grow the economy and create jobs 12:40 PM: The President meets with Sam Kutesa, President of the United Nations General Assembly 12:55 PM: The President meets with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 1:15 PM: The President attends a luncheon hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 3:00 PM: The President chairs United Nations Security Council summit on foreign terrorist fighters 5:15 PM: The President attends a meeting of the Open Government Partnership   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage  Sign Up for Email Updates  Privacy Policy  Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111