Secretary Kerry: "Why President Obama is in New York"

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, September 25, 2014             Featured Secretary Kerry: "Why President Obama is in New York" Yesterday afternoon, Secretary of State John Kerry sent a message to the White House email list explaining why President Obama was in New York this week -- as the world's leaders gathered for a session of the United Nations General Assembly. "President Obama spoke to them directly in an address that warrants the attention not only of those leaders, but of all Americans," he said. "It was clear, candid, and compelling. The President talked about the world as it is, and the world as we all hope it can be." Read Secretary Kerry's full email here -- and make sure to watch the President's remarks. President Barack Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)       Top Stories Choosing Hope: President Obama's Address to the United Nations At the U.N. General Assembly yesterday, the President spoke on the issues facing our world, and why -- even in the midst of the "pervasive unease" many feel today -- it's crucial that we choose hope over fear. READ MORE Lower Premium Increases, More Plans with Out-of-Pocket Limits, and Big Savings for Hospitals A number of recent reports point to one clear conclusion: The Affordable Care Act is working and making health care more affordable, accessible, and of a higher quality for families, seniors, businesses, and taxpayers. READ MORE President Obama Chairs the U.N. Security Council Meeting on Foreign Terrorist Fighters Yesterday, President Obama led the United Nations Security Council in unanimously passing a binding resolution to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters into -- and out of -- Iraq and Syria. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:35 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 11:00 AM: The President delivers remarks on the Ebola epidemic 12:25 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2:15 PM: The President and the First Lady depart New York en route Andrews Air Force Base 3:00 PM: The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdogan 3:10 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive at Andrews Air Force Base 3:25 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive at the White House 4:30 PM: The President makes a personnel announcement WATCH LIVE   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