THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2013

WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013

On Saturday and Sunday, the President has no public events scheduled.


Saturday's In-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: The Hill
Radio: NPR

Sunday's In-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Houston Chronicle
Radio: SRN


Saturday, March 16, 2013

EDT

11:00AM In-Town Pool Call Time

Sunday, March 17, 2013

EDT

10:00AM In-Town Pool Call Time


Schedule for the Week of March 18, 2013

On Monday, the President will attend meetings at the White House.

On Tuesday, the President will welcome Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny of Ireland to the White House. The United States and Ireland share a strong bilateral partnership, enduring people-to-people ties, and a commitment to advancing peace, security and prosperity in the world. In the morning, the President will meet with the Taoiseach in the Oval Office, and subsequently he will attend the traditional St. Patrick's Day lunch at the U.S. Capitol. During the day, the President will also greet First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland at the White House to discuss their progress toward meeting their shared commitment to a peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Northern Ireland. In the evening, the President and the First Lady will host a reception to celebrate their fifth St. Patrick's Day at the White House. During the reception, the President and Kenny will participate in the annual Shamrock ceremony started under President Truman. Later in the evening, the President will depart for Israel.

On Wednesday, the President will have separate meetings with President Peres and Prime Minister Netanyahu. He will also hold a joint press conference with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

On Thursday, the President will meet with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority and will tour a youth development center with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Fayyad. Later in the day, the President will deliver a speech to the Israeli people at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. He will also hold a joint press conference with President Abbas.

On Friday, the President will meet with King Abdullah II of Jordan and later will hold a joint press conference with King Abdullah II.

On Saturday, the President will return to Washington, DC.

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