South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. As I said in my State of the Union Address, I'm going to always be honest with the American people. Today, I want to talk with you about the costs here at home of Putin's decision to brutally and savagely invade a...
President Biden met today with Joey and Paula Reed, the parents of Trevor Reed, who is wrongfully detained in Russia. During their meeting, the President reiterated his commitment to continue to work to secure the release of Trevor, Paul Whelan, and other Americans wrongfully held in Russia and elsewhere, and to provide all possible assistance...
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs spoke today with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba. The two ministers reviewed the status of talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the conflict sparked by Russia on February 24. The Minister expressed his full support for the Ukrainian authorities in this context and underscored our strong demands with regard to the rapid establishment of a full ceasefire and total respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and security. France's full support for (...)
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs is paying a visit to Finland, Estonia and Lithuania on Thursday 31 March and Friday 1 April. In Finland, the Minister will meet the President, Mr Sauli Niinistö, his counterpart, Mr Pekka Haavisto, and the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Matti Vanhanen. They will discuss the European Union's overall response to the war in Ukraine, particularly measures to assist Ukrainian refugees, the options for stepping up sanctions against Russia, and the (...)
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Today we celebrate the life and legacy of César Estrada Chávez, a champion for social justice and advocate for hardworking people who build and sustain our Nation. Born into poverty and raised by migrant workers, Chávez courageously dedicated his life to improving conditions for...
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION To everyone celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, I want you to know that your President sees you. The First Lady, the Vice President, the Second Gentleman, and my entire Administration see you for who you are - made in the image of God and deserving...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, and Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, led the Inaugural Qatar-France Strategic Dialogue on March 28, 2022, in Doha, Qatar. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties the State of Qatar and the Republic of France reaffirmed their mutual commitment to bolster friendly relations. In that spirit, Qatar and France agreed to strengthen (...)
Candace A. Bond, of Missouri, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Timmy T. Davis, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:40 P.M. EDT MS. BEDINGFIELD: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. BEDINGFIELD: Thanks for having me back. So I have a little bit I'd like to do at the top here and then - Q Do we get to vote on who we'd prefer? (Laughter.) MS. BEDINGFIELD: I'm not going to...
Q - I am going to kick off with an "on the ground" question before we back out and talk about a wider picture. I think it is important news coming in that the French President will be speaking with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the terms and conditions of an exceptional humanitarian operation to evacuate civilians in Mariupol. There couldn't be anything more important. I think we all agree, I know you all have watched the news, I think Mariupol has been an absolute, (...)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to express his deepest condolences following the horrific terrorist attacks that have killed 11 people in three Israeli cities. The President emphasized that the United States stands firmly and resolutely with Israel in the face of this terrorist threat and all threats...
Rose Garden 4:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (The bill is signed.) All right. It's law. (Applause.) (The President moves to the podium.) Thank you. It's a little unusual to do the bill signing, not say anything and then speak, but that's how we set it up. Well, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I just signed...
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, I'd like to update you all on where we stand on COVID-19. Because of the strategy we executed over the past year on vaccinations, testing, treatments, and more, we're now in a new moment in this pandemic. It does not mean...
11:14 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Good morning. You know, it's so wonderful - we all love homecomings, don't we? (Laughter.) And this is a homecoming for me to be on this stage at Cramton Auditorium at Howard University. Dr. Frederick, I want to thank you for always warmly welcoming us to...
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 55, the "Emmett Till Antilynching Act," which makes lynching a Federal hate crime.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Invests $2.7 Billion from President's Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Strengthen Port and Waterway Supply Chains and Climate Resilience Department of the Interior Invests $1.7 billion in Rural Infrastructure for FY 2023 Recognizing the vital role of modern, resilient infrastructure in reducing costs for American families and businesses, President Biden secured...
France commends today's visit to Ukraine by the IAEA Director General and his discussions with the Ukrainian authorities, which pave the way toward the implementation of an Agency plan to provide technical assistance to Ukraine. France stands ready to offer its full support for this plan. From the outset, France has supported the efforts of the IAEA and its Director General to ensure the safety and security of civilian nuclear facilities in Ukraine, particularly through high-level talks (...)
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Travis LeBlanc, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2028. (Reappointment) # # #
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:10 P.M. EDT MS. BEDINGFIELD: Hi, everyone. I know I am not the redhead you're accustomed to seeing at this podium, but I hope you will hang with me nonetheless. So, thank you. Before we - before I take your questions, I wanted to start with a little bit...
Oval Office 11:26 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Prime Minister, it's great to have you back. We've - PRIME MINISTER LEE: Happy to be here. PRESIDENT BIDEN: - spent a fair amount of time together. This is a critical moment for, I think, both our countries and the region that you so ably represent. And...
East Room 1:28 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome back to the White House. I'm honored to welcome Prime Minister Lee to the White House today. And I'm proud - and I mean this sincerely - I'm really proud of the partnership that - between Singapore and the United States. It's as close and as strong as...
Vice President's Ceremonial Office 3:19 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Okay, good afternoon, everyone. It is my great pleasure to see you again, Mr. Prime Minister. You and I had an extensive and wonderful visit when I was in Singapore in August. We discussed many issues that impact our nations and the world. And today...
French-speaking entrepreneurs organized by the MEDEF employer federation in August 2021. That event gave rise to the signing of the Paris Declaration on Strengthening Economic Francophonie. The members of the APF will work on infrastructure projects; the free movement of goods, services and people; the challenges of the ecological transition and social and environmental responsibility; the challenges involved in financing and investments; as well as digital issues and professional (...)
On March 30th and 31st, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Daleep Singh will be in New Delhi to continue our ongoing consultations with the Government of India, and advance a range of issues in the U.S.-India economic relationship and strategic partnership. Singh will meet with Government of India officials to deepen cooperation to promote...
Today's announcement that the electric vehicle maker VinFast will build an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in North Carolina - $4 billion to create more than 7,000 jobs and hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles and batteries - is the latest example of my economic strategy at work. It builds on recent announcements from...
