Earlier this month, we announced that we would, twice a month, track how well our nation's transportation and logistics supply chain is handling the increase in demand for goods as we recover from the pandemic. With the data for the full month of October now in, we continue to see the goods movement supply chain...
Manchester-Boston Regional AirportManchester, New Hampshire 4:56 P.M. EST Q Mr. President, what happens next on Taiwan? You said you talked to President Xi about it - THE PRESIDENT: Nothing. Q - but it's clear that there's a lot of tension on both sides. THE PRESIDENT: Nothing. Q Nothing happens? THE PRESIDENT: Nothing happens. We're not going to change our policy at...
NH 175 Pemigewasset River BridgeWoodstock, New Hampshire 3:23 P.M. EST Q Mr. President, can we have a reaction to your meeting with President Xi last night? How did it go? THE PRESIDENT: It was a good meeting. We got a lot to follow up on. We set up four groups, and we're going to get...
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Minister for the Armed Forces firmly condemn the destructive strike by Russia against one of its own satellites. This is a destabilizing, irresponsible action which could cause very long-term consequences for the space environment and all space players. In particular, anti-satellite strikes knowingly create debris which poses a risk to the safety of space activities and to free access to space for everyone. In this particular case, we note (...)
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with his Russian counterpart Nikolay Patrushev. They discussed several issues in the bilateral agenda and regional and global matters of concern. The talks were held in a frank and constructive manner. ###
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...
In light of the importance to the United States of fostering democratic processes and institutions in Nicaragua to help the Nicaraguan people achieve their aspirations for democracy, and given the suppression of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua, I have determined that it is in the interest of the United States to restrict and suspend the...
Via Teleconference (November 14, 2021) 5:12 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thank you for joining us this evening. I want to kick us off with some ground rules. This call will be on background. The speaker will be referred to as a "senior administration official." And the contents of this call are embargoed until Monday,...
Via Teleconference (November 15, 2021) MODERATOR: Thanks so much. And good evening - or good morning, everyone. Thanks for your patience. As you're aware, today, we are - we'll be reading out President Biden's virtual bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China. For the ground rules, this call is on background and attributed...
On November 27, 2018, by Executive Order 13851, 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 situation in Nicaragua. The situation in Nicaragua, including...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday held a COVID-19 press conference.
12:46 P.M. EST MR. BATES: I have a little bit at the top for you. I appreciate you joining us for the President's trip to Woodstock, New Hampshire, where he will visit the NH 175 bridge over the Pemigewasset, or just "Pemi" River, which has been the state's - on the state's "red list" of bridges...
Roosevelt Room 7:46 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good to see you, Mr. President. Next time, I hope we get to do it face to face like we used to when we traveled through China. We've spent an awful lot -- a lot of time talking to one another, and I hope we can have a...
South Lawn 4:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. AUDIENCE: Joe! Joe! Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Heather. Thank you, thank you, thank you. AUDIENCE: Joe! Joe! Joe! THE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) Well, thank you. Heather, you thought - you're surprised you're standing here. (Laughter.) Jill was very surprised I'm standing here. (Laughter.) Well, Heather,...
NH 175 Pemigewasset River BridgeWoodstock, New Hampshire 2:51 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Before I officially start, Billy, you have something you have to give your wife - I got to remind you. Okay? (Laughter.) Okay? You got it? Okay. You got it. All right. Folks, it's a great honor to be here. It really is. ...
This morning, we learned that Advance Retail Sales increased above expectations in October and now are 16 percent higher than this time last year. Sales at restaurants and bars are up more than 29 percent compared to this time last year and more than 9 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. In addition, retailer stores are...
This July, the world watched as Cubans bravely took to the streets in historic protests, asserting their rights to freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly. In advance of peaceful demonstrations planned for today, the Cuban regime predictably deployed a set piece of harsh prison sentences, sporadic arrests, intimidation tactics, and acts of repudiation...
Clément Beaune, Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, hosted Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka today. The minister reaffirmed France's full support for Albania's European prospects and lauded the progress made to meet the conditions set by the Council for the first intergovernmental conference between Albania and the EU member states. He encouraged Albania to continue on the path of necessary reforms, (...)
Q: There will be a NATO meeting and a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels; what can we expect? What will France be stressing concerning the migrants and the Belarus crisis? A: I refer you to the message from Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian following his conversation with his Polish counterpart, Zbigniew Rau, yesterday, as well as my statement on the Minister's participation in the Foreign Affairs Council, and especially the following passage: (...)
On Monday, November 15, 2021, the President signed into law: H.R. 3684, the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," which reauthorizes surface transportation programs for five years, through Fiscal Year 2026, and provides for a one-time transfer of funds from the General Fund into the Highway Trust Fund; authorizes programs for water, energy, and broadband infrastructure;...
France strongly condemns the November 14 attack on the Inata gendarmerie detachment in Soum province that killed several dozen gendarmes. It offers its condolences to the families and loved ones of the fallen gendarmes and to the Burkinabé people. Together with the partners of the Coalition for the Sahel, France stands with the authorities of Burkina Faso to combat terrorism.
Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister of State for Tourism, French Nationals Abroad and Francophonie, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke with Henry Puna, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, on November 12. The Minister and the Secretary General addressed the region's main challenges, which are at the center of France's Indo-Pacific strategy. They confirmed our shared priority of combating climate change, and areas of action and cooperation, in line with the (...)
Q: On Saturday the Cuban authorities withdrew press accreditations from journalists with the EFE agency posted in the country ahead of an opposition march called for today. Some were subsequently returned. Do you have any comment on this measure against journalists? A: France reiterates its commitment to the freedom of the press and to the safety of journalists and all those who contribute to the public debate. It urges the Cuban authorities to return the accreditations to the concerned (...)
M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will take part in the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council, which is to meet in Brussels on Monday 15 November 2021. On the Sahel, the Minister will argue that the European Union should support the action of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in relation to Mali and swiftly adopt a legal framework in order to take restrictive measures similar to those taken by the African regional organization against (...)
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to effectively implement the historic infrastructure investments in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Act), it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Background. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is...
