Osan Air BasePyeongtaek, Republic of Korea 1:52 P.M. KST PRESIDENT BIDEN: First of all, I want to say thank you. And I wish you'd work on your biceps a little bit. (Laughter.) And you too, pal. It's about as big as my thighs. (Laughter.) And I was a pretty good athlete. And I - I'm...
Osan Air BasePyeongtaek, Republic of Korea 3:26 P.M. KST Q Mr. President, quick question: What have your health advisors told you your level of concern should be about monkeypox and the cases that are in the United States and around the world? THE PRESIDENT: Well, they haven't told me the level of exposure yet, but...
Grand Hyatt SeoulSeoul, Republic of Korea 11:22 A.M. KST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. CHAIRMAN CHUNG: Thank you. PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. It's - I think the last time we were together, we were at a university. Was it two thousand and - CHAIRMAN CHUNG: Yeah, Yonsei University. 2013. PRESIDENT BIDEN: ...
Via Teleconference 9:12 A.M. KST MODERATOR: Good morning, everybody. I hope you all had a restful night in Seoul. Apologies for the delay. Thanks so much for joining us today on this background call. As mentioned on the invite, this call will be on background, attributable to "senior administration officials," and embargoed until the call's...
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 7691, the "Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022," which provides supplemental emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2022 to Federal agencies to respond to the situation in, and for assistance to, Ukraine. Thank you to Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer, Whip Clyburn, Minority Leader McCarthy, Chair DeLauro, and Ranking...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Seoul. Both Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance and to broaden its focus beyond the Korean Peninsula to take on global challenges, including threats to the rules-based international order, such as Russia's invasion...
Yesterday, Jennifer Klein, Director of the White House Gender Policy Council, and Rohini Kosoglu, Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President, hosted a meeting with reproductive justice leaders from across the country. Reproductive justice leaders shared their concerns about access to reproductive health care on the ground, describing the range of challenges that patients currently face...
The People's HouseSeoul, Republic of Korea 3:09 P.M. KST PRESIDENT YOON: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, today we're living in the era of economic security, where economy is security and vice versa. The transformation of the international trade order and the disruption of global supply chains are having a direct impact on the livelihood of our...
The People's HouseSeoul, Republic of Korea (May 21, 2022) 4:18 P.M. KST PRESIDENT YOON: (As interpreted.) Mr. President Biden, it is my honor to welcome you to the Republic of Korea. At this summit, we shared the goal of developing the ROK-U.S. alliance into a global, comprehensive, strategic alliance, and we discussed relevant actions to...
Deputy National Security Advisory for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger traveled to Brussels, Belgium on May 18 to participate in a special cyber session of the NATO North Atlantic Council, which included National Cyber Coordinators alongside NATO National Permanent Representatives for the first time. During the special cyber session, she highlighted the need for Allies to enhance their work together to deter, detect, and respond to cyber threats, recognizing they will remain a fundamental aspect of 21stcentury geopolitics and...
President Yoon Suk Yeol welcomes President Joseph R. Biden to the Republic of Korea (ROK), marking the earliest meeting in a ROK President's term in office with the President of the United States (U.S.). Founded in our shared sacrifice and honed by our deep security ties, the Alliance between the Republic of Korea and the...
On Armed Forces Day, we share our unending appreciation for the proud patriots who answer the call to serve, taking the sacred oath to defend our Constitution. The brave members of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard and Reserve forces represent the best of our Nation. Today...
From sea to shining sea, whether in still or raging waters, America has always been a Nation of maritime travel. Across our 25,000 miles of waterways and over 360 commercial ports, the United States Merchant Marine is integral to our Nation's prosperity. From helping move goods throughout the supply chain to supporting our troops wherever they are...
Exploring America's magnificent lakes, rivers, ponds, bays, and oceans has long been a favorite pastime for recreational boaters and a memorable way to discover our Nation's natural treasures. As we prepare for warmer weather, and as more Americans take to the water, National Safe Boating Week reminds us of the importance of following responsible and...
Catherine Colonna is appointed as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Franck Riester is appointed as Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness. Clément Beaune is appointed as Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, for Europe. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou is appointed as Minister of State to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, for Development, Francophonie and International (...)
New Plant in Texas will Create 3,000 New Good-Paying Jobs; Biden to Call on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Innovation Act to Supercharge New Investments in Innovation Today, President Biden and the President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Yoon Suk Yeol will tour the Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek Campus - a model for the new Samsung...
We welcome Ukraine's application against Russia before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which seeks to establish that Russia has no lawful basis to take military action in Ukraine on the basis of unsubstantiated allegations of genocide. In these proceedings, the ICJ issued a significant ruling on March 16, 2022, which orders Russia to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine. We welcome the Court's ruling and strongly urge Russia to comply with this legally binding (...)
Q: The elections in Lebanon unfolded amid relative calm. Have you had any feedback from the EU delegation of election observers about supposed fraud? What will France's next step be, given that the balance of power is nearly equal, presaging a parliamentary deadlock? A: With regard to Lebanon's legislative elections, held on May 15, please consult the statement we issued on May 17. As we emphasized, this is an important step for Lebanon in light of the serious crisis that has prevailed in (...)
Today, President Biden announced that John Kirby, who is currently the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, will be the new National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House. In this role, Kirby will coordinate interagency efforts to explain United States policy and will serve as a senior administration voice...
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Amy L. Solomon, Nominee for Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice Milancy Harris, Nominee for Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Security & Intelligence, U.S. Department of Defense Joey...
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Anchorage, Alaska (May 19, 2022) 3:35 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Hey, everybody. Hello, hello. Well, heading to Asia. Okay, I have Jake Sullivan, our National Security Advisor. He's going to just take a few questions, and then we'll let him go. MR. SULLIVAN: Sure. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right....
Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek CampusPyeongtaek, Republic of Korea 7:47 P.M. KST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. You're very generous. Thank you very much. Mr. President, thank you for that introduction. It's wonderful to be back in the Republic of Korea. President Yoon, I'm honor- - I'm honored by the welcome you've given...
The Administration disagrees with the court's ruling, and the Department of Justice has announced that it will appeal this decision. The authority to set public health policy nationally should rest with the Centers for Disease Control, not with a single district court. However, in compliance with the court's injunction, the Biden Administration will continue to...
Americans across the country are back to work at a historic level. Right now, workers in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wisconsin are less likely to be unemployed than in any other time on record. The unemployment rate did not increase in...
The President believes that women have the fundamental right to make their own reproductive health choices. Roe has been the law of the land for almost 50 years, and basic fairness and the stability of our law demand that it not be overturned. Today's action by the Oklahoma legislature is the most extreme effort to undo these fundamental...
