Oval Office 2:02 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. Prime Minister, it's great to have you here. You've been a good friend and a great ally. And it's my pleasure to welcome you to the White House and have a chance to repay some of the hospitality that you - you extended to me at...
Private ResidencePotomac, Maryland (May 9, 2022) 7:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Well, I think now is the time I should probably leave. (Laughter.) You're all very gracious. Thank you. Thank you very much. You know, I was - I came in and I saw two really...
11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today I'd like to talk about two potential paths forward to address the number-one challenge facing families today: inflation. This will not be my only speech on inflation, I'm sure. But when you look at the economy today, it's clear that we've made enormous strides. And our plans...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Prime Minister Kiril Petkov of Bulgaria. They exchanged views on Russia's unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine, reaffirming their readiness to continue supporting the people and government of Ukraine and imposing costs on Russia. Mr. Sullivan underscored U.S. solidarity with Bulgaria in the face of Russia's latest attempt...
On the occasion of the ministerial-level Brussels VI Conference chaired by the European Union, Brigitte Curmi, France's ambassador to Syria, reaffirmed France's commitment to supporting the Syrian people in Syria and in the region and announced a ?373 million aid package for 2022. The ambassador reiterated France's call for guaranteed safe and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Syria, specifically through the UN Security Council's renewal of the cross-border humanitarian aid delivery (...)
France condemns in the strongest possible terms the Taliban's deeply shocking, unacceptable decision to require women to wear head-to-toe coverings in public spaces. This latest, extremely troubling restriction follows several other bans ordered by the Taliban since it seized power by force on August 15, particularly the ban on Afghan girls from attending secondary school and the ban on women from traveling alone. This decision demonstrates yet again that the Taliban is pursuing a policy (...)
On Monday, May 9, 2022, the President signed into law: S. 3522, the "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022," which provides a different authority to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine or to Eastern European countries. Yea Thank you to Senate leadership; Senators Cornyn, Cardin, Wicker, and Shaheen; House leadership; Chairman Meeks; Ranking Member McCaul; and Representatives Joe Wilson, Cohen, Cheney, Malinowski, Waltz, and Slotkin...
09 May 2022 We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, underscore our grave concern over the selection process for the Chief Executive in Hong Kong as part of a continued assault on political pluralism and fundamental freedoms. Last year, PRC and Hong Kong authorities moved away from the ultimate aim of universal suffrage as set out in Hong Kong's Basic Law by (...)
France condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday's terrorist attack in the Israeli city of Elad that killed three people and injured several others. France offers its condolences to the families of the victims and expresses its solidarity with the Israeli people, who were once again afflicted by terrorism. As President Macron reiterated yesterday on the occasion of the 74th-anniversary celebrations of Israel's independence, France is staunchly committed to Israel's (...)
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) 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...
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) 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 to continue in...
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) 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 to continue...
Q: With regard to Moldova: Is France providing military assistance to Moldova through NATO or another framework, particularly in connection with the occupation of Transnistria and the presence of Russian Federation troops? A: Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian has repeatedly expressed his concern and his vigilance over incidents that have occurred in Transnistria as well as France's full support for Moldova's stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the (...)
On May 11, 2004, pursuant to his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-175), the President issued Executive Order 13338, in which he declared a national emergency with respect to the actions of the Government...
On May 12, 2014, by Executive Order 13667, 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 and in relation to the Central...
On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, 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 posed by obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the...
On May 16, 2012, by Executive Order 13611, 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...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:29 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. A few minutes ago, you heard the President mention - talk about Victory Day - Victory in Europe Day, which the world commemorated this weekend as a celebration of the end of World War Two and a victory for the United...
Prime Minister to bring in landmark reforms to rejuvenate high streets and restore pride in local areas.
1. We, the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group, reiterate the G7īs profound condemnation of Russia's premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, enabled by the Belarusian government. We condemn in the strongest terms the numerous atrocities committed by Russian armed forces in Ukraine. We reaffirm our solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our support to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Russia's ongoing war of aggression is (...)
Via Teleconference 7:21 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you. And thanks everyone for joining us. I know it's pretty early on a Sunday morning. So we're going to turn it over to [senior administration official] who is going to be our speaker for your awareness. But this call is on background, and it's attributable to a "senior administration official." ...
President Biden and G7 Leaders Meet with President Zelenskyy to Continue our Efforts to Support Ukraine and Build on our Unprecedented Sanctions and Export Controls Today, President Biden and G7 Leaders met with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reinforce our shared commitment to strengthen Ukraine's position on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. Our...
Today, on 8 May, we, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), alongside Ukraine and the wider global community, commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe and the liberation from fascism and the National Socialist reign of terror, which caused immeasurable destruction, unspeakable horrors and human suffering. We mourn the millions...
Early season wildfires in New Mexico and across the Southwest are devastating communities and ravaging landscapes. So far this year, the number of acres burned across the United States is approximately 78% above the 10-year average. Much of the West, Plains, and Texas remain in a historic drought with above average temperatures and below normal...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada. Both leaders underscored their commitment to continue holding Russia accountable for its brutal actions in Ukraine, and reviewed their ongoing efforts to provide security assistance to the government of Ukraine and economic and humanitarian aid to the millions of Ukrainians affected...
