This afternoon, President Biden hosted Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer to talk about their shared agenda of tackling inflation and lowering prices and transitioning from a historic economic recovery to stable, steady growth. Thanks to their shared leadership, we've seen unprecedented job and small business creation. They discussed their plans for fighting the global problem...
Eisenhower Executive Office Building 1:52 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Please have a seat. Hi, everyone. Well, let me start by saying it is so good to be with our Attorney General, Merrick Garland; our Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy; and on Gender Policy Council - where she? - Dr. Jennifer Klein; and all the members of...
Via Teleconference 10:11 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Gene Sperling. Thank you, and for your extraordinary longstanding service to our country, including the work that you have been doing to ensure the - the speedy and effective and meaningful implementation of the ARP. So, thank you for that. I do believe our nation...
Q: Hello, it's been 10 days now since the French-Palestinian lawyer Salah Hamouri began his latest administrative detention. As far as we know, Israel has not responded to your requests for explanations, which isn't surprising, given that the file is secret. It might even be blank. That wouldn't change anything. Has your Ministry summoned the Israeli Ambassador to France to lodge a protest and obtain those famous explanations? As you are well aware, the Israeli authorities have also decided (...)
As part of the Unity Agenda that I laid out in my State of the Union address, I called on Congress to make sure that veterans and their families and caregivers impacted by toxic exposures finally get the benefits and comprehensive health care they earned and deserve. Today, the United States Senate answered that call...
Q: The press service of the Russian Prosecutor-General's Office says there is evidence that the Ukrainian armed forces are currently using French cluster munitions, which is prohibited under international law. Can you comment on that statement by the Russian Prosecutor-General? A: France maintains its support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian aggression, which it condemns in the strongest possible terms. We call on Russia to end the hostilities and withdraw its troops from Ukrainian (...)
Via Teleconference 9:38 A.M. EDT MR MUNOZ: Hey, everybody. Thank you for joining today's call to preview the President's Pride event today and the new executive order that he will be signing. Ahead of this call, you should have received an embargoed factsheet - until 12:00 p.m. This call will be attributable to "senior administration...
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Our Nation has made great strides in fulfilling the fundamental promises of freedom and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) Americans, owing to the leadership...
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the...
Julie D. Fisher, of Tennessee, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus. Christopher T. Robinson, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary...
Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Senator Evan Bayh, Member, President's Intelligence Advisory Board Donna Brazile, Member, J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Ambassador James Costos, Member, J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Stephen Schneck, Commissioner, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom President's Intelligence...
Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Radha Iyengar Plumb, Nominee for Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, U.S. Department of Defense Julie D. Fisher, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cyprus Christopher T. Robinson,...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room ?3:13 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. Good afternoon. Okay. As I'm sure you all have seen, there has been a few important foreign policy announcements over the last couple of days. And so, we were unable to have a full briefing yesterday, and I wanted to make sure you...
Yesterday, Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Liaison, the White House Office of Public Engagement, the White House Gender Policy Council, and the Office of the Vice President convened a meeting with AA and NHPI leaders on reproductive health and rights. Participants...
East Room | The White House 4:21 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Thank you, everyone. Finally! Finally, we're all back at the White House together, and doesn't this feel great? (Applause.) Kamala, Doug, Joe, and I are honored to welcome you to this year's White House Pride celebration. And, truly, it's so wonderful -...
This morning, I spoke with President Zelenskyy to discuss Russia's brutal and ongoing war against Ukraine. I reaffirmed my commitment that the United States will stand by Ukraine as it defends its democracy and support its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of unprovoked Russian aggression. I informed President Zelenskyy that the United States...
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION It is more vital than ever that we ensure our older adults can age with the dignity, security, and appreciation that every person deserves. Honoring and respecting older Americans is a matter of basic human dignity and justice - it is part of the character...
Mme Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke on the telephone to her Algerian counterpart, Mr Ramtane Lamamra, today. The two ministers affirmed their desire to continue the positive momentum in every aspect of France and Algeria's bilateral relationship, with a view to the forthcoming bilateral meetings. They talked about the latest developments in relations between Algeria and Spain. The Minister emphasized her deep commitment to good relations between our (...)
Via Teleconference (June 13, 2022) 8:01 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. This call will be on background attributable to a senior administration official. For your awareness, not for reporting, on the line is [senior administration official]. The contents of the call will be embargoed until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, June 14th. And, [senior administration official], I'll...
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 9:00 A.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Hey, everybody. Okay, so good morning. Thanks for joining us to - sorry - thanks for joining us so bright and early. I have one quick thing at the top. As you all know, today, at the - I'm going to...
Today, Jennifer Klein, White House Gender Policy Council Director, and Julie Chavez Rodriguez, White House Intergovernmental Affairs Director, convened a meeting with state legislative leaders from Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada on reproductive rights. Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada have taken and will continue to take critical steps to improve reproductive health care and protect...
Philadelphia Convention CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 11:03 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, AFL-CIO! (Applause.) You ain't labor, you're union. It makes a difference! (Laughs.) It's good to be home. (Applause.) As they say in Claymont, you all brung me to the dance. Thank you. Please. Please, have a seat if there is one. (Laughs.) You're a gigantic...
Vice President's Ceremonial OfficeEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:32 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here to be a part of this conversation. And I look forward to - to consulting with you about the implications of what we believe might be the Supreme Court's decision on Roe and what...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will visit the Middle East region from July 13-16 to reinforce the United States' iron-clad commitment to Israel's security and prosperity and attend a Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council plus Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan (known as the GCC+3). He will also meet with counterparts from across the region, to advance U.S. security, economic, and diplomatic...
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...
