It Could have been a HUGE embarassment if that Korean TD didn't pass--given that the days activities: (Address to Congress/Press Conference/State Dinner at WH) might have made for a very down visit for President Lee and First Lady Kim. But, did they know in advance if it would be GOOD NEWS? :shrug:
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Today with President Obama---http://ochairball.blogspot.com/The President, the Vice President, and the First Lady welcome President Lee and First Lady Kim to the White HouseSouth Lawn
(Open to pre-credentialed media)
10:00 AM
The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Lee; THE VICE PRESIDENT also attends
Oval Office
Pool Spray at the Bottom
11:05 AM
The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Lee and Official U.S. and Official Korean Delegations
Cabinet Room
Closed Press
12:20 PM
The President and President Lee hold a joint press conference
Rose Garden LIVE STREAM
Open to pre-credentialed media
1:15 PM
The Vice President, Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton host a lunch in honor of President Lee Myung-bak and First Lady Kim Yoon-ok
State Department
Pooled Press
4:00 PM
The Vice President attends President Lee’s address to a joint meeting of Congress
U.S. Capitol
7:00 PM
The President and the First Lady welcome President Lee and First Lady Kim
North Portico
Open to pre-credentialed media
7:30 PM
The President and the First Lady take official photo with President Lee and First Lady Kim
Grand Staircase
Pooled Press
8:34 PM
The President and the First Lady attend the State Dinner with President Lee and First Lady Kim; the President and President Lee will each deliver a toast
East Room LIVE STREAM
Pooled Press
10:00 PM
The President and the First Lady attend the State Dinner Reception with President Lee and First Lady Kim
State Dining Room
Pooled Presshttp://ochairball.blogspot.com/