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Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Ann Arbor, MI

Burns ParkAnn Arbor, Michigan 7:41 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, Ann Arbor! (Applause.) Good evening. Can we hear it for Tim Walz? (Applause.) Oh, it’s great to be back in Michigan. How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) Go Blue! (Applause.) So, let me just say about Tim Walz. He’s been such an extraordinary running mate,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/28/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-ann-arbor-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Ann Arbor, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 29 2024

Russia - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (29 Oct. 2024)

Q: What is France's reaction to the stepped-up North Korean military presence in Russia? A: On October 28, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs summoned North Korea's representative following reports of the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia. That would represent a new escalation in North Korea's support for Russia's war of aggression and a direct threat to European and international (…)

Updated: Tue Oct 29 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Democratic Backsliding in the Country of Georgia

The United States has long stood with the Georgian people and supported the country of Georgia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. That is why I have been deeply alarmed by the country’s recent democratic backsliding, including the enactment of legislation mirroring Russian laws that restrict fundamental freedoms and limit the space for independent civil… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/29/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-democratic-backsliding-in-the-country-of-georgia/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Democratic Backsliding in the Country of Georgia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 29 2024

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus

On October 30, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will host President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus for a bilateral meeting at the White House. Building on the successful inaugural U.S.-Republic of Cyprus Strategic Dialogue, launched on October 23, the leaders will discuss a range of global issues, including energy security and cooperation, events… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/29/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-president-nikos-christodoulides-of-the-republic-of-cyprus/">Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 29 2024

Venezuela - Awarding of the Sakharov Prize (24 Oct. 2024)

France commends the European Parliament on its decision to award the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia. This distinction is bestowed in recognition of the Venezuelan opposition's commitment and courageous voice. In addition, the prize is consistent with France's expressed support of the Venezuelan people's call for democracy and (…)

Updated: Tue Oct 29 2024

FACT SHEET: Addressing U.S. Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern

Cross-border investment flows and the United States’ open investment policy contribute to our economic vitality. Countries of concern, however, are exploiting certain U.S. outbound investments in ways that threaten to accelerate the development of sensitive technologies and products that undermine our national security interests. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to keeping America safe by preventing… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/28/fact-sheet-addressing-u-s-investments-in-certain-national-security-technologies-and-products-in-countries-of-concern/">FACT SHEET: Addressing U.S. Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 28 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Public Trust Through Federal Police Misconduct Database

White House announces new analysis of the strength and impact of NLEAD President Biden and Vice President Harris are committed to doing everything we can to make our communities safer, including by advancing effective and accountable policing. That’s why the President issued Executive Order 14074, Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices To Enhance… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/28/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-advances-public-trust-through-federal-police-misconduct-database/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Public Trust Through Federal Police Misconduct Database</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 28 2024

FACT SHEET: One Month Following Hurricane Helene, Biden-Harris Administration Spearheads Ongoing Recovery Efforts and Su

Since Hurricane Helene’s destructive landfall one month ago, the Biden-Harris Administration has mobilized a Federal response that has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in financial assistance to survivors, substantial debris removal and power restoration, and a sustained commitment to long-term recovery efforts. As President Biden and Vice President Harris have said, their Administration will… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/28/fact-sheet-one-month-following-hurricane-helene-biden-harris-administration-spearheads-ongoing-recovery-efforts-and-support-for-survivors/">FACT SHEET: One Month Following Hurricane Helene, Biden-Harris Administration Spearheads Ongoing Recovery Efforts and Support for Survivors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 28 2024

Israeli strikes against Iran (26 Oct. 2024)

France has learned of Israel's announcement of strikes against military targets in Iran overnight, in response to the attack of 1 October. France urges the parties to refrain from any escalation or action likely to aggravate the situation of extreme tension prevailing in the region.

Updated: Mon Oct 28 2024

Remarks by President Biden After Casting His Early-Voting Ballot in the 2024 General Election | New Castle, DE

New Castle County Office Warehouse and Training CenterNew Castle, Delaware 12:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: First-time voter. (Pointing to voters.) Q Mr. President, do you want to — Q Mr. President, is this bittersweet for you today? THE PRESIDENT: Pardon me? Q Is this bittersweet for you? THE PRESIDENT: No, this is just sweet. Q … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/28/remarks-by-president-biden-after-casting-his-early-voting-ballot-in-the-2024-general-election-new-castle-de/">Remarks by President Biden After Casting His Early-Voting Ballot in the 2024 General Election | New Castle, DE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 28 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Youth Basketball FacilityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 4:26 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, Philly! (Applause.) Hey, Philly! (Inaudible.) Hey, Philly! (Applause.) Oh, I love this city. I just love this City of Brotherly Love. (Laughs.) (Applause.) AUDIENCE: MVP! MVP! MVP! THE VICE PRESIDENT: We’re doing this. We need a medic. We need a medic. We need… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/27/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-philadelphia-pa-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Philadelphia, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 28 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Air Force Two Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD

Joint Base AndrewsPrince George’s County, Maryland 11:31 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Well, briefly, I think, last night, Donald Trump’s event in Madison Square Garden really highlighted a point that I’ve been making throughout this campaign: He is focused and actually fixated on his grievances, on himself, and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/28/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-before-air-force-two-departure-joint-base-andrews-md-3/">Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Air Force Two Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 28 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Philadelphia, PA

Church of Christian CompassionPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 11:31 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. Well, it is good to be back in Philadelphia, and we’re going to have a — an active day of speaking with folks in various neighborhoods around town and really highlighting something you hear me say often, which… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/27/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-philadelphia-pa-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Philadelphia, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 28 2024

Foreign ministers’ statement on legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the

We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom, express our grave concern over legislation currently under consideration by the Israeli Knesset, aimed at revoking the privileges and immunities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East [UNRWA], forbidding any contact between Israeli state entities, officials and UNRWA, and prohibiting any UNRWA presence within Israel. UNRWA provides (…)

Updated: Sun Oct 27 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Reproductive Health Care Clinic | Portage, MI

Private OfficePortage, Michigan 2:40 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for allowing us to have this conversation. And one of the reasons that I wanted to visit with you is you all are on the ground doing this very, very critical and important work. And since the Dobbs decision came down two… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/26/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-reproductive-health-care-clinic-portage-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Reproductive Health Care Clinic | Portage, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Oct 27 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 6 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh

Six years ago, as congregants prayed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on a quiet Shabbat morning, a gunman armed with an AR-15, multiple handguns, and hate in his heart, opened fire and killed 11 Jewish worshippers and wounded six more, in the deadliest act of Antisemitism in our history. It shattered families,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/27/statement-from-president-joe-biden-marking-6-years-since-the-tree-of-life-synagogue-attack-in-pittsburgh/">Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 6 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Oct 27 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris Marking 6 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh

Today marks six years since a white supremacist used a weapon of war to murder 11 precious souls and wound many more at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. This unspeakable act — fueled by antisemitic hate — was the deadliest attack on the American Jewish community in our Nation’s history. As we remember the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/27/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-marking-6-years-since-the-tree-of-life-synagogue-attack-in-pittsburgh/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris Marking 6 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Oct 27 2024

Background Press Call on Israel’s Targeted Strikes Against Military Targets in Iran

Via Teleconference 11:15 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. Thanks so much for joining the call, especially one on short notice and late on a Friday. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official. For your awareness, not for your reporting, on the call today we have [senior administration… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/25/background-press-call-on-israels-targeted-strikes-against-military-targets-in-iran/">Background Press Call on Israel’s Targeted Strikes Against Military Targets in Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 26 2024

G7 Leaders’ Statement on Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans

Today, we, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), have reached a consensus on how to deliver approximately $50 billion in Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loans to Ukraine. These loans will be serviced and repaid by future flows of extraordinary revenues stemming from the immobilization of Russian Sovereign Assets, in line with G7 respective… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/g7-leaders-statement-on-extraordinary-revenue-acceleration-era-loans/">G7 Leaders’ Statement on Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 26 2024

Remarks by President Biden on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Record of Delivering for Tribal Communities, Including K

Gila Crossing Community SchoolLaveen Village, Arizona 10:44 A.M. MST PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’m Joe Biden. I’m Jill Biden’s husband (Laughter.) Gov, thank you for that introduction and to the Gila Indian River Community — the — Gila — yeah, Gila — nothing wrong with me — (laughter) — Gila River Indian Community for welcoming me today. … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/25/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-biden-harris-administrations-record-of-delivering-for-tribal-communities-including-keeping-his-promise-to-make-this-historic-visit-to-indian-country-lavee/">Remarks by President Biden on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Record of Delivering for Tribal Communities, Including Keeping His Promise to Make this Historic Visit to Indian Country | Laveen Village, AZ</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 26 2024

A Proclamation on National First Responders Day, 2024

On National First Responders Day, we recognize and celebrate all the brave first responders across our country who risk their lives to keep the rest of us safe. Our first responders represent the best of who we are as a people. They are the police officers and sheriff’s deputies who answer our calls, ready to help,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/25/a-proclamation-on-national-first-responders-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National First Responders Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Joint Readout of the Trilateral National Security Advisors meeting between the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan

On Friday, October 25, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Republic of Korea National Security Advisor Shin Wonsik, and Japanese National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo met in Washington, D.C., for the second trilateral National Security Advisors meeting since their leaders met at Camp David in August 2023 and the fifth of the Biden Administration. The three… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/joint-readout-of-the-trilateral-national-security-advisors-meeting-between-the-united-states-the-republic-of-korea-and-japan/">Joint Readout of the Trilateral National Security Advisors meeting between the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Letter to Congressional Leadership on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/letter-to-congressional-leadership-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-sudan/">Letter to Congressional Leadership on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Mr Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships, attended the G7 Development

In the framework of the Italian G7 Presidency, Mr Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, went to Pescara, Italy, on 22 October 2024. The Minister of State was able to signal France's commitment to global public health, food security and the fight against malnutrition. The G7 Development Ministers' Meeting concluded with the adoption of a joint statement highlighting the priorities of (…)

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Sudan pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and took related steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/25/notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-sudan-4/">Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024