England/Foreign Affairs

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

South Lawn 3:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I’m heading — (Cross-talk.) THE PRESIDENT: I’m — (Cross-talk.) THE PRESIDENT: I’m heading to do something that should have been done a long time ago: to make a formal apology to the Indian Nations for the way we treated their children for so many years. That’s why I’m… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/24/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-58/">Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

2022 and 2023 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Citations

On Monday, October 21st, President Biden held an East Room ceremony at the White House to present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts and the 2022 and 2023 National Humanities Medals. The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the United States Government and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/2022-and-2023-national-medal-of-arts-and-national-humanities-medal-citations/">2022 and 2023 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Citations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Background Press Call on the U.S. Approach to Harnessing the Power of AI for U.S. National Security

Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today’s call to discuss the U.S. approach to harnessing the power of AI for U.S. national security, ahead of tomorrow’s release of the National Security Memorandum. As a reminder of the ground rules of this call, this call is on background, attributable to senior… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/24/background-press-call-on-the-u-s-approach-to-harnessing-the-power-of-ai-for-u-s-national-security/">Background Press Call on the U.S. Approach to Harnessing the Power of AI for U.S. National Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Touts Historic Support for Indian Country and Transformation of the Nation-to-Nation Relatio

Tomorrow, at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, President Biden will outline his record of transformative investment in Indian Country and relationships with Tribal Nations, advancing Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, respecting Native cultures, and protecting Indigenous sacred sites. President Biden and Vice President Harris have taken historic actions to support Indian Country through executive… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-touts-historic-support-for-indian-country-and-transformation-of-the-nation-to-nation-relationship-with-tribal-nations/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Touts Historic Support for Indian Country and Transformation of the Nation-to-Nation Relationship with Tribal Nations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Record Lending to Small Businesses in 2024 and New Actions to Cut Red Tape a

SBA backed over 100,000 small business financings this year—the most in over 15 years Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided a record $56 billion through more than 100,000 small business financings in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024—the most in more than 15 years. The Vice President also announced new actions… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-record-lending-to-small-businesses-in-2024-and-new-actions-to-cut-red-tape-and-expand-contracting-opportunities/">FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Record Lending to Small Businesses in 2024 and New Actions to Cut Red Tape and Expand Contracting Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty (Paris, 24 Oct. 2024)

The International Conference in Support of Lebanon's People and Sovereignty was held in Paris today, on President Macron's initiative, in conjunction with the United Nations. Seventy States and international organizations committed to Lebanon took part in it, alongside representatives of NGOs, local government and the private sector. The conference signalled the strong mobilization by the international community, united around President Emmanuel Macron and Minister for Europe and Foreign (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to

MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/24/memorandum-on-advancing-the-united-states-leadership-in-artificial-intelligence-harnessing-artificial-intelligence-to-fulfill-national-security-objectives-and-fostering-the-safety-security/">Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering the Safety, Security, and Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the Brookings Institution

Brookings InstitutionWashington, D.C. Good morning, everyone. And thank you so much, David, for that introduction and for having me here today. It’s great to be back at Brookings. As many of you know, I was here last year to lay out President Biden’s vision for renewing American economic leadership, a vision that responded to several… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-at-the-brookings-institution/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the Brookings Institution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

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

Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 1:27 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Oh, hi, guys. Q Hello. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. Good morning — or af- — Q Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: — afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Well, let me start by saying I’m really very proud to announce that we’ve… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/24/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-philadelphia-pa/">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: Thu Oct 24 2024

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tigran Gambaryan

I am pleased that American citizen and former U.S. law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan has been released on humanitarian grounds by the Nigerian Government and is on his way back to the United States so that he can receive needed medical attention. As soon as we secured Mr. Gambaryan’s release, I called his wife Yuki to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-tigran-gambaryan/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tigran Gambaryan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on World Polio Day

The United States is proudly a leader and core strategic partner in the world’s quest to eradicate polio and because of our efforts, the world has a historic window of opportunity to end polio for good. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to secure a polio-free future. Through our leadership in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-world-polio-day/">Statement from President Joe Biden on World Polio Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Turkey - Terrorist attack near Ankara (23 Oct. 2024)

France condemns the terrorist attack perpetrated near Ankara today, which killed several people and injured many others. It extends its condolences to the bereaved and wishes the injured a speedy recovery. France reiterates its solidarity with Turkey and its commitment to combating terrorism with it and in conjunction with its partners.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

A Proclamation on United Nations Day, 2024

Nearly 80 years ago, our forebearers gathered for the first United Nations General Assembly. With the horrors of World War II weighing on their hearts and the hopes of humanity resting on their shoulders, they opened the General Assembly by declaring, “The whole world now waits upon our decisions… looking to us to show… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/23/a-proclamation-on-united-nations-day-2024/">A Proclamation on United Nations Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

On-the-Record Press Call on the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans Effort

Via Teleconference 9:09 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today’s call to discuss the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loans effort for Ukraine. As a reminder, this call is going to be on the record, and it is embargoed until its conclusion. The speaker on today’s call is Daleep Singh, who’s… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/23/on-the-record-press-call-on-the-g7s-extraordinary-revenue-acceleration-loans-effort/">On-the-Record Press Call on the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans Effort</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

President Biden Names Fifty-Fifth Round of Judicial Nominees

The President is announcing his intent to nominate two individuals to federal district courts—both of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/23/president-biden-names-fifty-fifth-round-of-judicial-nominees/">President Biden Names Fifty-Fifth Round of Judicial Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:42 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have just one thing at the top, and then I’ll hand it over. So, today, as part of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, First Lady Jill Biden announced $110 million… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/23/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-national-security-communications-adviser-john-kirby-2/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 HLTH Conference

Las Vegas, Nevada Good morning. It was an ordinary Saturday in an extraordinary life. I was in my office in the East Wing doing what community college teachers do on weekends—especially on a weekend so late in the semester: I was grading papers. It was late April last year. Earlier that morning, I’d read in… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-2024-hlth-conference/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 HLTH Conference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Remarks by President Biden on Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs | Concord, NH

NHTI Community CollegeConcord, New Hampshire 4:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everyone. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) What’s your name? AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) THE PRESIDENT: Oh, is that right? AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) THE PRESIDENT: All right. Well, thanks for being here. Have a seat, everyone. AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thank you, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-by-president-biden-on-lowering-the-cost-of-prescription-drugs-concord-nh/">Remarks by President Biden on Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs | Concord, NH</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Vice President’s Residence

Vice President’s ResidenceU.S. Naval ObservatoryWashington, D.C. 12:58 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: So, yesterday, we learned that Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, a retired four-star general, confirmed that while Donald Trump was president, he said he wanted generals like Adolf Hitler had. Donald Trump said that because he does not want a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-the-vice-presidents-residence/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Vice President’s Residence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Historic Decision to Leverage Russian Sovereign Assets to Support Ukraine

This summer, I led an effort to bring the G7 together to commit $50 billion in Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loans to Ukraine backed by the profits of immobilized Russian sovereign assets. After Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the G7 took bold action to immobilize Russia’s sovereign assets in our jurisdictions, and committed that these assets… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/23/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-historic-decision-to-leverage-russian-sovereign-assets-to-support-ukraine/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Historic Decision to Leverage Russian Sovereign Assets to Support Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff on the Passing of Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela was a baseball legend. For 17 seasons in the MLB, with his signature screwball, Fernando Valenzuela confounded batters and delighted fans. He remains the first and only player to win both the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young award in a single season. More than anything, Fernando Valenzuela brought people together. “Fernandomania” was a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/23/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-and-second-gentleman-douglas-emhoff-on-the-passing-of-fernando-valenzuela/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff on the Passing of Fernando Valenzuela</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Constitutional referendum in Moldova (20 Oct. 2024)

France welcomes the Moldovan people's sovereign decision to continue moving towards a free, democratic European future. Moldovans exercised their sovereign choice despite many foreign attempts at destabilization and information manipulation, which France strongly condemns. France welcomes the smooth running of the constitutional referendum, as confirmed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). France stands four-square behind Moldova and its people to (…)

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Manchester, NH

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Manchester, New Hampshire 2:06 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, guys. Hi. Hi. I’m sorry. Hi, everybody. All right. Just a quick thing on New Hampshire at the top. So, as you know, the president is going to be joined by Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss the work the Biden-Harris administration… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/22/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-en-route-manchester-nh/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Manchester, NH</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia at the White House. The leaders had an in-depth discussion on a range of foreign policy issues of mutual interest. President Biden expressed his gratitude for Slovenia’s role in the historic deal that secured the release of three… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/22/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-prime-minister-robert-golob-of-the-republic-of-slovenia/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall for the Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thank you to each of the speakers, including the survivors, who preceded me. You are each both humbling and inspiring, and I am deeply grateful to have listened to what you have shared with us. It is an honor to be here with you at the fourth convening of the Eradicate Hate Global… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/21/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-dr-liz-sherwood-randall-for-the-eradicate-hate-global-summit-pittsburgh-pa/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall for the Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Pittsburgh, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024