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1 00:00:00,191 --> 00:00:01,261 (Drum and bugle corps music) 2 00:00:01,258 --> 00:00:02,928 Narrator: Welcome to the "West Wing Week," your guide to 3 00:00:02,925 --> 00:00:05,725 everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. 4 00:00:05,725 --> 00:00:08,195 This week, the President focused on foreign policy, meeting with 5 00:00:08,191 --> 00:00:11,491 the President of Pakistan, hosting a state visit for China, 6 00:00:11,491 --> 00:00:13,661 and celebrating the life and legacy of veteran diplomat 7 00:00:13,658 --> 00:00:14,828 Richard Holbrooke. 8 00:00:14,825 --> 00:00:21,795 That's January 14th to the 20th, or "A Rather Large Painting." 9 00:00:21,792 --> 00:00:24,492 On Friday, January 14th, the President of Pakistan came to 10 00:00:24,491 --> 00:00:27,021 the White House. 11 00:00:27,024 --> 00:00:29,554 Presidents Obama and Zardari discussed their shared efforts 12 00:00:29,558 --> 00:00:32,128 to fight terrorism and promote regional stability, specifically 13 00:00:32,124 --> 00:00:34,924 working toward a peaceful Afghanistan. 14 00:00:34,925 --> 00:00:37,495 Later that afternoon, both presidents attended a memorial 15 00:00:37,491 --> 00:00:40,121 service for Richard Holbrooke, who recently passed away while 16 00:00:40,124 --> 00:00:42,254 serving as the President's special representative to 17 00:00:42,258 --> 00:00:43,988 Afghanistan and Pakistan. 18 00:00:43,991 --> 00:00:46,391 Holbrooke's career included most of the major foreign policy hot 19 00:00:46,391 --> 00:00:48,821 spots in the last 50 years. 20 00:00:48,825 --> 00:00:53,055 President Obama: He addressed the question of why the United States 21 00:00:53,058 --> 00:00:58,628 was engaged in bringing peace to that war-torn corner of 22 00:00:58,625 --> 00:01:02,295 the world. Why bother? 23 00:01:02,291 --> 00:01:08,961 His answer was simple: Because we could make a difference. 24 00:01:08,958 --> 00:01:11,428 Narrator: On Monday, January 17th, the First Family honored 25 00:01:11,425 --> 00:01:14,195 the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King by performing service at 26 00:01:14,191 --> 00:01:16,521 the Stuart Hobson Middle School on Capitol Hill, 27 00:01:16,525 --> 00:01:19,025 painting in the school cafeteria. 28 00:01:19,024 --> 00:01:21,654 President Obama: I'm talking trash because I'm just pointing 29 00:01:21,658 --> 00:01:23,588 out how mine's all finished, look at that. 30 00:01:23,591 --> 00:01:25,961 Mrs. Obama: You don't have a basketball. 31 00:01:25,958 --> 00:01:29,828 President Obama: This is what Dr. King stood for, was helping others. 32 00:01:29,825 --> 00:01:35,095 And you being willing to take time out to give back just means 33 00:01:35,091 --> 00:01:37,261 a lot and it says a lot about this country. 34 00:01:37,258 --> 00:01:38,588 Narrator: It was also the First Lady's birthday. 35 00:01:38,591 --> 00:01:44,661 ? Happy birthday ? 36 00:01:44,658 --> 00:01:46,158 Presidential aide Reggie Love started a 37 00:01:46,158 --> 00:01:47,728 little art project of his own. 38 00:01:47,725 --> 00:01:49,695 Mr. Love: I think it's a work in progress. 39 00:01:49,692 --> 00:01:51,822 I just want you to know that I did this from -- 40 00:01:51,825 --> 00:01:52,555 I did this all freehand. 41 00:01:52,558 --> 00:01:55,158 Narrator: On Wednesday, January 19th, President Obama hosted an 42 00:01:55,158 --> 00:01:56,858 official state visit for the leader of the 43 00:01:56,858 --> 00:01:58,588 People's Republic of China. 44 00:01:58,591 --> 00:02:01,461 President Hu received a 21-gun salute, was taken by 45 00:02:01,458 --> 00:02:04,128 President Obama to inspect the Honor Guard, and met with school 46 00:02:04,124 --> 00:02:06,954 children who were attending the ceremony. 47 00:02:06,958 --> 00:02:07,758 President Obama: Are you doing well? 48 00:02:07,758 --> 00:02:08,428 President Hu: Yes. 49 00:02:08,425 --> 00:02:09,655 A Speaker: The Chief of Protocol Dr. Zhang Kunsheng. 50 00:02:09,658 --> 00:02:10,388 Dr. Zhang: Nice to meet you. 51 00:02:10,391 --> 00:02:11,461 Mrs. Obama: So good to see you. 52 00:02:11,458 --> 00:02:12,358 Thank you so much. 53 00:02:12,358 --> 00:02:13,558 President Obama: He took care of me when I was in Beijing. 54 00:02:13,558 --> 00:02:14,388 First Lady: Thank you. 55 00:02:14,391 --> 00:02:16,791 He had a wonderful, wonderful trip. 56 00:02:16,792 --> 00:02:19,562 President Hu: But I'm guessing Michelle has been always my boss. 57 00:02:19,558 --> 00:02:21,558 President Obama: Yes. We all do what she says. 58 00:02:21,558 --> 00:02:23,058 (laughter) 59 00:02:23,058 --> 00:02:26,358 President Obama: Good morning, everyone. 60 00:02:26,358 --> 00:02:32,558 President Hu, members of the Chinese Delegation, on behalf of 61 00:02:32,558 --> 00:02:36,458 Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. 62 00:02:36,458 --> 00:02:40,758 And on behalf of the American people, welcome to the United States. 63 00:02:40,758 --> 00:02:42,288 Narrator: President Obama and President Hu then went to the 64 00:02:42,291 --> 00:02:44,591 Oval Office, where they discussed areas of mutual 65 00:02:44,591 --> 00:02:47,391 cooperation like economic growth, global security, and 66 00:02:47,391 --> 00:02:49,261 clean energy research. 67 00:02:49,258 --> 00:02:51,928 They also crossed the street to the EEOB, where the President 68 00:02:51,925 --> 00:02:54,655 hosted a meeting with President Hu and business leaders. 69 00:02:54,658 --> 00:02:57,728 Increasing exports to China and increasing Chinese investment in 70 00:02:57,725 --> 00:03:00,255 the United States will be critical to supporting hundreds 71 00:03:00,258 --> 00:03:02,228 of thousands of American jobs. 72 00:03:02,224 --> 00:03:05,694 Both leaders discussed this at a press conference they held afterward. 73 00:03:05,692 --> 00:03:09,262 President Obama: China is one of the top markets for American exports. 74 00:03:09,258 --> 00:03:13,588 We're now exporting more than $100 billion a year in goods and 75 00:03:13,591 --> 00:03:17,321 services to China, which supports more than half a 76 00:03:17,325 --> 00:03:19,155 million American jobs. 77 00:03:19,158 --> 00:03:21,458 Narrator: That night, the White House was host of a State Dinner 78 00:03:21,458 --> 00:03:23,258 in honor of President Hu's visit. 79 00:03:23,258 --> 00:03:26,288 President Obama took advantage of the occasion to make a toast 80 00:03:26,291 --> 00:03:28,621 to the cooperation of our two nations. 81 00:03:28,625 --> 00:03:30,995 President Obama: The Chinese and American people work together 82 00:03:30,991 --> 00:03:34,761 and create new opportunities together every single day, 83 00:03:34,758 --> 00:03:38,788 Mr. President, and today we've shown that our governments can 84 00:03:38,792 --> 00:03:42,122 work together as well, for our mutual benefit. 85 00:03:42,124 --> 00:03:47,154 And that includes this bit of news: Under a new agreement, our 86 00:03:47,158 --> 00:03:50,728 National Zoo will continue to dazzle children and visitors 87 00:03:50,725 --> 00:03:53,525 with the beloved giant pandas. 88 00:03:53,525 --> 00:03:57,355 (applause) 89 00:03:57,358 --> 00:03:58,688 Narrator: On Thursday, January 20th, 90 00:03:58,692 --> 00:04:00,962 President Obama met with a bipartisan group of mayors to 91 00:04:00,958 --> 00:04:04,028 talk about creating jobs and to hear about how the economy is 92 00:04:04,024 --> 00:04:07,194 affecting communities all across America. 93 00:04:07,191 --> 00:04:09,091 President Obama: The question is what's next? 94 00:04:09,091 --> 00:04:14,321 How do we project a vision for the country and for cities and 95 00:04:14,325 --> 00:04:17,855 metropolitan areas, where we are in growth mode, we are 96 00:04:17,858 --> 00:04:22,688 competitive, our schools are working, our infrastructure is 97 00:04:22,692 --> 00:04:25,162 there, we're attracting new businesses. 98 00:04:25,158 --> 00:04:26,488 Narrator: That night the President went to the Kennedy 99 00:04:26,491 --> 00:04:28,761 Center to commemorate the 50th anniversary of 100 00:04:28,758 --> 00:04:31,188 President Kennedy's inauguration. 101 00:04:31,191 --> 00:04:35,091 President Obama: Summoning a generation to service and a 102 00:04:35,091 --> 00:04:39,791 nation to greatness, in a speech that would become part 103 00:04:39,792 --> 00:04:42,922 of the American canon. 104 00:04:42,925 --> 00:04:46,195 And there's the crowd, bundled up for the cold, making their 105 00:04:46,191 --> 00:04:54,691 way through streets white with snow, full of expectation. 106 00:04:54,692 --> 00:04:59,562 A nation feeling young again, its mood brightened by the 107 00:04:59,558 --> 00:05:02,688 promise of a new decade. 108 00:05:02,692 --> 00:05:04,092 Narrator: To find out more information on any of these 109 00:05:04,091 --> 00:05:06,421 topics or to see complete videos of these events, go to 110 00:05:06,425 --> 00:05:11,355 Whitehouse.gov, and thanks again for checking out your West Wing Week. 111 00:05:11,358 --> 00:05:12,588 A Speaker: Could you handle this, too? 112 00:05:12,591 --> 00:05:15,491 A Speaker: How heavy is it? 113 00:05:15,491 --> 00:05:16,491 A Speaker: Are you asking me? 114 00:05:16,491 --> 00:05:18,121 A Speaker: I'm just saying, is it heavy? 115 00:05:18,124 --> 00:05:19,794 A Speaker: I mean I lift, so it's no big deal.