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...
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...
Q: 1) The Chinese defense minister stated that he would "break into a thousand pieces" any attempt by Taiwan to gain independence and that "the Chinese army would not hesitate for a moment to start a war, no matter what the cost." 2) During his speech at the "Shangri-La Conversation" in Singapore, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu reaffirmed France's commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. What is France's position on this blatant threat? A: As an Indo-Pacific nation, (...)
On June 16, 2006, by Executive Order 13405, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of certain members...
On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order 13466, the President declared a national emergency with respect to North Korea pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the existence and risk...
On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:42 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, good afternoon, everyone. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello, hello. You guys will be very excited: I do not have anything at the top for all of you. So we're going to go straight to questions. Darlene, want to kick us off? Q Thanks. ...
East Room 2:21 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Good afternoon, everyone. President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, members of Congress, and my fellow Americans: It is an honor to be gathered with you today and to be joined by so many former colleagues from the Congressional Asian Pacific American...
Lowering prices for Americans is my top priority, and I applaud the Congress for passing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act on a bipartisan basis, which will help lower costs for American retailers, farmers and consumers. I want to thank Senator Klobuchar, Senator Thune, Rep. Garamendi, and Rep. Dusty Johnson for their leadership and helping drive...
Today, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the United States affirm the important role that we as major agricultural and agricultural input exporters can play to strengthen global food security. At a time when nearly one in three people around the world does not have access to adequate, affordable, and nutritious food, supply disruptions further interrupt...
France is extremely worried about news of the death sentence imposed, following a sham trial, on two British nationals and one Moroccan national taken prisoner by pro-Russian separatist forces in Donetsk.
Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is participating in the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference taking place from June 12 to 15 in Geneva. He is representing France as chair of the EU foreign affairs ministers responsible for trade. During a dedicated ministerial event yesterday, the minister delegate reaffirmed the EU's support for Ukraine over the past several months, particularly the (...)
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of New Mexico by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken in the State of New Mexico as a result of wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on April 5, 2022, and...
Private ResidenceBeverly Hills, California (June 10, 2022) 7:34 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Thank you. Please have a seat, if you have one. Well, thank you. Haim, thank you very, very much. And, Cheryl, I - I told - I told Haim that we - we have something in common: We both married...
Private ResidenceLos Angeles, California(June 10, 2022) 5:05 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Those who know me and know my family - the story of my granddaughter - hearing that was worth the trip. (Laughter.) Look, you know, one of the things that I've found is that you never quite know exactly what's going to happen, but -...
Los Angeles International AirportLos Angeles, California 10:26 A.M. PDT Q Mr. President, do you have a m- - do you have a message for those marching for their lives today in Washington on gun safety? THE PRESIDENT: Sorry, I didn't hear what you said. Q Do you have a message for those at the March...
New Mexico State Regional Training Installation FacilitySanta Fe, New Mexico 3:18 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Governor, thank you very much. Before I begin, we're on National Guard property. I just want to say that the National Guard, obviously, is controlled by the governor, except when federalized. And I have federalized you a number of...
New Mexico State Emergency Operations CenterSanta Fe, New Mexico 4:43 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, thanks for what you do. (Applause.) And we have a little outfit like this back in Washington, too. And we - one of the things that we understand - and I made the point today with the...
I want to thank Senator Chris Murphy and the members of his bipartisan group-especially Senators Cornyn, Sinema, and Tillis-for their tireless work to produce this proposal. Obviously, it does not do everything that I think is needed, but it reflects important steps in the right direction, and would be the most significant gun safety legislation...
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting a flag for our new Nation - the United States of America. The resolution specified 13 alternating red and white stripes with 13 stars on a blue field. The stars represented the colonies that declared independence, and in the years since, they have grown...
Via Teleconference 5:05 P.M. PDT MODERATOR: Thank you so much. And hi, everyone. I appreciate you all tuning in. Before we get started, I just wanted to set the ground rules and remind you all that this call is on background, embargoed until 5:00 a.m. Eastern. We hope to have a factsheet for you sometime...
Today, President Biden joins leaders from across the Western Hemisphere to present the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection at the Summit of the Americas. The Declaration seeks to mobilize the entire region around bold actions that will transform our approach to managing migration in the Americas. The Declaration is organized around four key...
President Biden and Vice President Harris met yesterday with leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic at the Ninth Summit of the Americas to develop a plan to partner in addressing the unique vulnerabilities and urgent economic challenges facing these countries, which are facing overlapping economic challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic,...
We, the Heads of State and Government of the Argentine Republic, Barbados, Belize, the Federative Republic of Brazil, Canada, the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Colombia, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Republic of Ecuador, the Republic of El Salvador, the Republic of Guatemala, the Republic of Haiti, the Republic of Honduras, Jamaica, the...
Mme Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, received her Moldovan counterpart, Mr Nicu Popescu, today. The Minister paid tribute to the great solidarity shown by the Moldovan authorities and people in coming to the aid of people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. She recalled France's desire to continue its support for Moldova to help it deal with the consequences of the Russian aggression in Ukraine. She called for swift, resolute action to find practical solutions to (...)
