Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
John M. McHugh, Secretary of the Army
Andrew Shapiro, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs, Department of State Source
Vice President Joe Biden met with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou. Biden expressed appreciation for the Prime Minister's efforts to advance the integration of the countries of Southeast Europe into Euro-Atlantic structures and emphasized the need for leaders in Athens and Skopje to quickly agree upon a mutually acceptable solution to resolve their differences over the name issue.The two leaders discussed the recent decision by the International Court of Justice on Kosovo's declaration of independence and how to move forward so that the people of Serbia and Kosovo could become fully a part of a Europe whole and free and at peace. Biden and Papandreou discussed the situation in Cyprus and expressed their full support for the Cypriot-led process, under the offices of the UN, towards a just and lasting settlement that would reunify Cyprus as a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation. Also discussed was the Middle East, when the two leaders shared support for the direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians, and the need for both sides to continue the process until they reach an agreement on two states. The Vice President reiterated the need for Iran to comply fully and unconditionally with UN Security Council resolutions related to its nuclear program and to engage constructively in discussions with the P5+1. Source
The United States Department of Education announced a total of $10 million in awards to 21 Promise Neighborhood communities, part of a broader White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative to support the transformation of distressed neighborhoods into neighborhoods of opportunity. Source
Larry Summers, Director of the Obama Administration's National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, announced his plans to return to his position as University Professor at Harvard University at the end of 2010. Source
Day606/Sep22nd/Wednesday: The President made an appearance at a meeting with insurance commissioners in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
The President signed a Presidential Policy Directive on Global Development, the first of its kind by a United States Presidential Administration. The directive recognized development as vital to U.S. national security and a strategic, economic, and moral imperative for the United States, called for the elevation of development as a core pillar of American power, and charted a course for development, diplomacy and defense to mutually reinforce and complement one another in an integrated comprehensive approach to national security. Policy Fact Sheet:
President Obama's Development Policy and the Global Climate Change Initiative (pdf)
President Obama's Development Policy and Global Food Security (pdf)
President Obama's Development Policy and the Global Health Initiative (pdf) Source
The President held a backyard discussion on health care reform and the Patients Bill of Rights at the Paul Brayshaw residence in Falls Church, Virginia. Transcript Video
The President traveled to New York City for the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, where he delivered remarks at the Millennium Development Goals Conference at the United Nations Building. Transcript Video
The President delivered remarks a Roosevelt Hotel reception (Transcript) and dinner (Transcript) for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)
/Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). Transcript
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