Kristen Welker

Kristen Welker @kwelkernbc

POTUS says he didn't think it was the "optimal time" for him to visit Kenya.He cites the recent elec. Kenya's new Pres. charged w/war crimes — PolitiTweet.org

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President more on not visiting Kenya: says he has visited Kenya multiple times and was "trying to spread the wealth a little bit." — PolitiTweet.org

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When POTUS is pressed aout why he isn't in Kenya by Kenyans he says "I'm going to be president for 3 and 1/2 years." — PolitiTweet.org

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While POTUS speaks at U. of Joburg hundreds of protesters gather outside. They are opposed to his foreign policy on Cuba, Gitmo & Israel. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS tells students the Anti-Apartheid uprising in Sowetto "inspired me too." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AprilDRyan: POTUS says Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu transformed South Africa — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS kicks off his town hall at the U of Johannesburg: The town hall is a "long standing tradition in america." — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS met with Mandela's family and also spoke with Graça Machel who is with her husband in the hospital. — PolitiTweet.org

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President Obama and the First Lady are meeting with Nelson Mandela's family now. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS says his mom taught him that you can measure how well a country does by how it treats its women. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS at Presser: Our thoughts and those of people around the world are with nelson mandela and all of south Africans. — PolitiTweet.org

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Zuma says SA is dissapointed by lack of progress in middle east peace process. Protesters in SA are criticizing potus for that reason also. — PolitiTweet.org

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Zuma to POTUS:You and Mandela have a bond in history bc both the first black pres. of your countires. "you carry the dreams of millions." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @chucktodd: This room looks like a Congressional Cmte room. Pretoria presser. http://t.co/UKkukeJoHq — PolitiTweet.org

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WH: POTUS and FLOTUS will meet privately with Mandela's family. They will not visit Mandela in the hospital. — PolitiTweet.org

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When POTUS is asked if he'll consider military action, says he's not going to "scramble jets" to get a 29-year-old hacker. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS gets a small laugh on Snowden: says he's sure there will be a made-for-tv movie. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS on Snowden--"I have not called President XI personally or Putin Personally. I shouldn't have to." Critics say he should be doing more. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS' 1st comments on Voting rights act -- it was the cornerstone and culmination of years of struggle."I think SCOTUS made a mistake..." — PolitiTweet.org

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Sall: we are not ready to decriminalize homosexuality . We are not ready to change the law. He adds this doesn't mean we're all homophobic. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sall on Homosexuality -- we cannot have a standard model for all countires. We have different traditions and culture. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sall: We're all sad to see madiba in this condition for the past three weeks. He is more than an idol for us. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS on Mandela: He's my personal hero...but I'm not unique in that sense...he's a hero for the world. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS on Mandela: He gave me a sense of what is possible in the world. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS didn't raise homesexuality w/ Sall. It's illegal in Senegal. POTUS adds that Africa should know he doesn't believe in discrimination. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS: Its my personal belief that if you've been maRried in MASS and you move somewhere else you're still married. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS' first remarks on SCOTUS rulings. Calls it a "proud day for America" — PolitiTweet.org

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Doma: SCOTUS ruling for LGBT community and for all americans. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS Says In coming days he'll announce an expansion of investing in youth in africa. Youth has been a big theme on POTUS' intl travel. — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS vows to increase trade with Africa. He notes that AGOA expires in 2 years. Says US will look for ways to expand and improve it. — PolitiTweet.org