When not in the air, Mr. Obama hosted an Iftar Dinner, lunch with Hillary Clinton, and welcomed the San Francisco Giants to the White House. He also golfed his 22nd round this weekend.
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His most notable quotes this week were (President Obama Hosts Iftar Dinner at the White House):
- "Throughout our history, Islam has contributed to the character of our country, ..."
- "Every day, Muslim Americans are helping to shape the way that we think and the way that we work and the way that we do business ..."
- "But with this endless parade of distractions and political posturing and phony scandals, ... " (Remarks by the President on the Economy -- Knox College, Galesburg, IL)
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Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (44 hours total):
- President Obama : White House to Chattanooga TN (round trip) : 2 hours
- President Obama : White House to Jacksonville Florida (round trip) : 2 hours
- President Obama : White House to Galesburg Illinois to Warrensburg Missouri to Washington DC ( 4+2.5+2.5): 9 hours
- Vice President Biden (and family): Honolulu Hawaii to Washington DC : 10 hours
- Vice President Biden (and family): Sinagpore to Honolulu Hawaii : 15.5 hours
- Vice President Biden (and family): Mumbai India to Sinagpore : 5.5 hours
Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday July 24 through Tuesday July 30 2013.
Today, Tuesday, July 30, 2013
- President Obama received a daily briefing at 10 AM. He then leave the White House at 10:45 AM and flies to Chattanooga TN where he will tour the Amazon Fulfillment Center and deliver remarks. He is back on Air Force One at 3:05 PM and returns to Washington DC where he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel. Additionally, Politico says he is meeting with the lead Israeli and Palestinian negotiators sometime during the day.
- VP Biden treated Hillary Clinton to breakfast at the Naval Observatory.
Monday, July 29, 2013
- President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. After, he met with his senior advisers at 11 AM. Next, he hosts a lunch with Hillary Clinton at 12 noon. Then at 2:05 PM, it was sports time. Mr. Obama welcomed the 2012 World Series Champions San Franciso Giants to the White House. Shortly thereafter (2:455 PM), he met with civil rights leaders.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
- President Obama delivered remarks about the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. Afterward, he went golfing.
- VP Biden and his wife visited U.S. Service members and Defense Department employees at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Honolulu Hawaii.
Friday, July 26, 2013
- President Obama left the White House at 9:30 AM and spent the day at Camp David with cabinet members and their families. He returned back to the White House about 7 PM.
- VP Biden toured the Pratt & Whitney aircraft engine overhaul facility in Singapore.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
- President Obama held a bilateral meeting with President Truong Tan Sang of Vietnam at 10:15 AM. He then left the White House and flew to Jacksonville Florida where he toured the Jacksonville Port Authority and delivered remarks. He arrived back in the White House at at 5:35 PM. Then, at 8:45 PM, he hosted an Iftar dinner to select guests and honored several Muslims. He also attended a meeting with leaders who work with the disability community.
- VP Biden met with women at the India Institute of Technology in Mumbai. Afterward, he and Jill flew to Singapore.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
- President Obama left the White House at 10 AM and flew to Galesburg Illinois where he spoke at Knox College. He then flew to Warrensburg Missouri and delivered remarks at the University of Central Missouri. After 6 PM, he boarded Air Force One again and returned to the White House.
- VP Biden delivered remarks regarding the U.S./India partnership at the Bombay Stock Exchange.
