On World Autism Awareness Day, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that the more than 5 million Americans who live with autism are able to make the most of their talents and participate fully in our society, and we celebrate the contributions autistic Americans have made to our families, our communities, our Nation, and the world....
France deplores the death of eight peacekeepers from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in a helicopter crash on March 29 in North Kivu, located in the eastern part of the country. France offers its condolences to the victims' loved ones and to the authorities of the relevant countries. In these tragic circumstances, France applauds MONUSCO's commitment and reiterates its full support for that operation. The circumstances (...)
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs spoke to his German counterpart, Ms Annalena Baerbock. The two ministers talked about the situation of the war in Ukraine and the Europeans' strong unity in managing its consequences. They talked about preparations for the meetings of NATO and EU foreign ministers on 6 and 7 April and 11 April respectively. The Minister highlighted the importance of even stronger European coordination on managing refugee flows and the need for increasing economic (...)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson chaired a roundtable of industry leaders from the wind sector.
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Robert Godec, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand Vinay Singh, Nominee for Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development Kalpana Kotagal, Nominee for Commissioner on the Equal...
I welcome the announcement today of a two-month truce in the Yemen conflict. This initiative is a long-awaited reprieve for the Yemeni people. It entails a halt to all military activities by any party inside Yemen and across its borders, the entry of fuel ships into Hudaydah port, and the renewal of commercial flights to and from...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:41 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, on my first day back, I am delivering Jared Bernstein to all of you, who we are thrilled to have to give some brief remarks on the economic news today and answer some questions. And then we will do a briefing...
This week, Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh was in New Delhi to discuss ways to deepen U.S.-India economic cooperation and advance our shared interest in a free and open Indo-Pacific. Singh also continued our close consultations with Indian counterparts about the destabilizing economic impacts of Russia's war against Ukraine. Singh met with Principal Secretary...
State Dining Room 10:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today, we learned that in March, our economy created 431,000 jobs. Nice sound to it. And we also learned that in January and February, our economy created 100,000 more jobs than had - we previously had thought. That means that over the last three months, the...
Delta Center StageGreenville, Mississippi THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Good - it's so good to be with you all. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Ms. Joyce, I want to thank you for that introduction. You know, I had the honor of visiting her shop earlier...
As we approach the Holy Month of Ramadan this weekend, we welcome the proactive diplomacy underway with our friends and partners across the Middle East region. These efforts are central to President Biden's agenda of forging a more secure and integrated Middle East region through a combination of deterrence against adversaries and diplomacy wherever possible...
Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan. For so many around the globe, including fellow Americans all across the country, this sacred month is a time for reflection and spiritual growth. Communities come together...
Under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, will organize the third Market Access Day for businesses on Monday, 4 April 2022. Under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, will organize the third Market Access Day for businesses on Monday, 4 April 2022. This "Market Access" day will be (...)
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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 is to continue in...
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to the President a report on the Secretary's investigation into the effect of imports of steel mill articles (steel articles) on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862). The Secretary found and...
Since the Congress passed the landmark National Cancer Act in 1971, our Nation has made tremendous strides in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer. But nearly all families –including my own and that of the Vice President's - still know the pain a cancer diagnosis brings. Despite our Nation's progress over the last 50 years, cancer...
Every child deserves to live in a safe and loving household; yet, for hundreds of thousands of children across our Nation, abuse and neglect are a tragic reality. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, our country stands as one to condemn and combat child abuse in all of its forms - including physical, emotional, and...
Today, more than 100,000 men, women, and children in the United States need a life-saving organ transplant. In many cases, an organ donation provides another chance to live a full life. For those waiting for that gift of life - the uncertainty can be excruciating, exacting a physical and emotional toll on the potential recipient and...
I was raised to believe that one of the greatest sins is the abuse of power -- whether it is economic, psychological, or physical. The cruel fact is that people of every age, ability, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, socioeconomic background, and religion suffer the pain and trauma of the abuse...
April marks Second Chance Month, when we reaffirm the importance of helping people who were formerly incarcerated reenter society. America is a Nation of second chances, and it is critical that our criminal and juvenile justice systems provide meaningful opportunities for rehabilitation and redemption. It is also vital that we address both the root causes...
During his visit to Iraq in late August 2021, President Macron announced the upcoming opening of a French Consulate General that would serve Mosul and its region. In agreement with the Iraqi authorities, a significant step has just been taken with the establishment of a legal framework providing for the opening of that new Consulate. Beginning in June 2022, the Consulate's staff, which will initially be based in Baghdad, will make regular trips to Mosul before moving there permanently in (...)
On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the deterioration of the security situation and the persistence of...
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint qualified and diverse leaders to the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The President's Board will advance the goal of the HBCU Initiative, established by the Carter Administration, to increase the capacity of HBCUs to provide the highest-quality education to its...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:24 P.M. EDT MS. BEDINGFIELD: Hello, everyone. Good afternoon. So, today we have a very special guest, a friend of the briefing room returning today. You all know National Economic Council Director Brian Deese. Brian is joining us to give some brief comments and answer some questions on the...
On the last day of Women's History Month, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice and Gender Policy Council Director Jennifer Klein hosted a roundtable at the White House with young women leading their communities in improving mental health. Participants were joined by the leadership of national girl's advocacy organizations, each of which have prioritized mental health policy and supported young women leaders tackling this issue. With studies continuing to highlight the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken...
