The Presdient began this day with his security and economic briefings. He then had a one on one meeting with President Lee Myung-bak of the REpublic of Korea. That meeting was then exanded to include their senior advisros. They then met with the press. Remarks. The two Presidents then had a wroking lunch.

The President then met with his senior advisors. Late in the afternnon the President and Vice Presdient met with Secreatry of Defense Robert Gates .