The Senate took another step forward today in delivering on the President's vision to strengthen our supply chains, make more in America, and outcompete China and the rest of the world for decades to come. We look forward to the House of Representatives moving quickly to start the formal conference process as well. Today's vote...
On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor all those who bravely served in the Vietnam War and who sacrificed, as did their families and caregivers, on behalf of our Nation. For almost two decades, Americans raised their right hands and committed to serve and defend our Constitution as uniformed members of the United...
COVID-19 has exacted an unfathomable toll on our nation and the world, causing millions of deaths and trillions of dollars in economic losses globally, and highlighting the inter-dependency between our nation's health security and that of the world. Throughout the pandemic, Americans and people around the world have personally experienced the health, social, and economic...
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs is visiting Qatar, Oman and Kuwait from March 27 to 29. The purpose of his visit is to discuss bilateral, regional and international issues with the Qatari, Omani and Kuwaiti authorities in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the current effort to diversity Europe's energy supply. The Minister and all of his interlocutors will also address the discussions under way on the Iranian issue, the urgent need for an agreement providing for a return (...)
France condemns yesterday's terrorist attack in the Israeli city of Hadera in the strongest possible terms; this attack left two dead, including a French national, and several injured. France offers its condolences to our compatriot's family and to the families of the other victims, and expresses its solidarity with the Israeli people. We are in touch with our compatriot's loved ones. France stands steadfastly with Israel in the fight against (...)
France deplores the incidents which occurred in Nagorno-Karabakh, particularly the armed incidents and troop movements in the Parukh and Khramort regions. It asks for the forces which have reportedly advanced to withdraw to their initial positions in accordance with the ceasefire declaration of 9 November 2020. It was also concerned to note that the gas supply for the population of Nagorno-Karabakh has been cut off again, and asks for the connection supplying that population to be (...)
8:37 A.M. EDT MR. FRIEDLANDER: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us for this on-the-record call about the President's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. We're joined by OMB Director Shalanda Young and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Cecilia Rouse. They will each offer a few brief comments at the top, and then we'll hold time...
State Dining Room 3:54 P.M. EDT MR. BATES: Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MR. BATES: Today, we are pleased to welcome Shalanda Young and Cecilia Rouse to the briefing room to address your questions on the 2023 budget. We have just a few announcements before they go into the President's budget. As we disclosed to...
State Dining Room 2:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, folks. It's been a busy couple of days for all of you. The - let me begin by saying that - thanking Director Young. You know, you've heard me say this before over the years: My dad had an expression. He said, "Don't tell...
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, spoke to his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. He reiterated France's strong condemnation of the attacks on Saudi territory carried out by the Houthis on 25 March, and lent his support to initiatives aimed at a comprehensive and inclusive political solution to the Yemen conflict. He emphasized the need for strong international mobilization to increase pressure on Russia to end the offensive in Ukraine. (...)
France utterly condemns the attacks carried out by the Houthis today against Saudi territory, including civilian sites. The attacks, which threaten Saudi Arabia's security and the stability of the region, must cease immediately. They illustrate the seriousness of the threat posed to the whole region by the proliferation of drones and missiles, and the need to step up dialogue on regional security. France remains fully mobilized to bring about a cessation of hostilities in Yemen and a (...)
By the authority vested in me as President by the laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (the "Act"), as amended, 2 U.S.C. 901a, I hereby order that, on October 1, 2022, direct spending budgetary resources for fiscal year 2023 in each...
Budgets are statements of values, and the budget I am releasing today sends a clear message that we value fiscal responsibility, safety and security at home and around the world, and the investments needed to continue our equitable growth and build a better America. My Administration is on track to reduce the federal deficit by more than $1.3 trillion this year, cutting in...
This afternoon, after returning from the President's trip to Europe, I took a PCR test. That test came back positive. I last saw the President during a socially distanced meeting yesterday, and the President is not considered a close contact as defined by CDC guidance. I am sharing the news of my positive test today...
In his State of the Union address earlier this month, President Biden highlighted his comprehensive strategy to reduce gun violence. He emphasized the $350 billion in American Rescue Plan funds that we've made available for cities, counties, and states that enable them to hire more police and invest in proven strategies like community violence intervention....
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, spoke to his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan. He emphasized the need for strong international mobilization, in all forums and under all circumstances, in the face of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, which represents a serious threat to Europe's security. He stressed the importance of continuing the work set in train with a view to diversifying European States' energy supplies. He discussed regional (...)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., spoke with democratic opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Belarus from Air Force One. He thanked her for attending his speech in Warsaw tonight. The President underscored the continued support of the United States for the Belarusian people in defending and advancing human rights, including freedom of expression, and free and...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov for an update on Ukraine's military, diplomatic, and humanitarian situation. The President updated the Ministers on U.S. efforts to rally the world in support of Ukraine's...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., met today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland in Warsaw. The leaders discussed ongoing international efforts to impose powerful sanctions on Russia for its unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine. They also discussed their shared commitment to continue supporting the government and people of Ukraine. President Biden thanked President Duda...
PGE Narodowy StadiumWarsaw, Poland 3:28 P.M. CET Q Mr. President, what do you think about Russia changing its strategy? THE PRESIDENT: I'm not sure they have. Q And what's the impact of this on you, Mr. President? Tell us about what you saw. THE PRESIDENT: I've been to an awful lot of places like this with a lot of...
Presidential PalaceWarsaw, Poland 1:44 P.M. CET PRESIDENT DUDA: Excellency Mr. President, distinguished members of the American delegation: I am delighted, and it is an immensely important moment to us to host you here, Mr. President, the President of the United States of America, along with the members of your delegation - to host you here...
The Royal Castle in WarsawWarsaw, Poland 6:16 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please, if you have a seat, be seated. (Laughter.) If you don't, come up on stage. Thank you very much. It's a great honor to be here. Mr. President, they tell me you're over there somewhere. There you...
France welcomes the Ethiopian government's declaration of a humanitarian truce yesterday to expedite the delivery of humanitarian aid to Tigray. We have taken note of the willingness of the Tigray People's Liberation Front to accept this truce and call on all the parties to the conflict to do likewise. The establishment of this truce represents a major opportunity that must be seized by all the parties, as according to the UN, more than five million people are waiting for emergency aid in (...)
Via Teleconference 10:45 A.M. CET MODERATOR: Thanks so much for joining us, and I appreciate everyone's flexibility. This call is going to be on background, attributable to "senior administration officials." Not for your reporting but just for your knowledge, on this call we have [senior administration officials]. As we said in invite for this call,...
On France's behalf, I pay heartfelt tribute to the memory of Madeleine Albright. Born amid the upheavals of 20th-century Europe, throughout her life she upheld the values of freedom and democracy that unite the two shores of the Atlantic, and left her mark on the history of our shared struggles. As the United States' first female secretary of State, she led the way for a whole generation of women diplomats. My thoughts today are with her family and close friends and with all our American (...)
