Speaking one final time before the talks begin in private, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that she, President Obama and Mideast envoy George Mitchell are"prepared to do whatever we can to help you succeed."
"And we believe in you, and we support you," she says, thanking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas once again. "Now, it’s time to get to work."
Meanwhile, minutes ago, another oil well exploded in the gulf, another potential disaster for Obama to contend with. Details are still sketchy.
| 11:30 AM | The President meets with his national security team Situation Room Closed Press |
| 1:00 PM | The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
