NO SOMOS RUBIOS: President Obama Speaks on the Oklahoma Tornadoes

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

President Obama Speaks on the Oklahoma Tornadoes

This morning, President Obama delivered a statement on the devastating tornadoes and severe weather affecting Oklahoma. He described the response efforts underway, and assured the people of Moore and all the affected areas that they "would have all the resources that they need at their disposal."

"Americans from every corner of this country will be right there with them, opening our homes, our hearts to those in need," President Obama said. "Because we're a nation

that stands with our fellow citizens as long as it takes. We've seen that spirit in Joplin, in Tuscaloosa; we saw that spirit in Boston and Breezy Point. And that’s what the people of Oklahoma are going to need from us right now."

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President receives a briefing on the ongoing response to the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that impacted Oklahoma Sunday night and Monday
10:00 AM: The President delivers a statement on the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that impacted Oklahoma

10:15 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President meet with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants
12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

4:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel
5:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a reception hosted by the Democratic National Committee

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