West Wing Week: 2/13/15 or, "Just Say the Word"

This week, the President spent time with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Hoosiers, BuzzFeeders, veterans, and public health warriors -- while the Vice President traveled to Belgium and Germany. 

Friday

• The President held a town hall with students and faculty at Ivy Tech Community College.
• The Vice President flew to Belgium and met with world leaders.

Saturday - Sunday

• The Vice President visited Germany and spoke at the Munich Security Conference, talked world affairs with various leaders, and visited the Dachau concentration camp.

Monday

• The President hosted German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Oval Office and then conducted a Joint Press Conference in the East Room.

Tuesday

• The President sat down for an interview with BuzzFeed, and filmed a sketch.
• The President met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Wednesday

• The President spoke on the progress made, and the next steps in our response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
• The Vice President sat down with some YouTube creators.
• The President made an announcement on the authorization to use military force against ISIL.

Thursday

• The President signed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act.