President Biden met today with Marc and Debra Tice, the parents of Austin Tice, who has spent almost a decade in captivity in Syria. During their meeting, the President reiterated his commitment to continue to work through all available avenues to secure Austin's long overdue return to his family. The President further emphasized that his Administration...
Today, the Vice President tested negative for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test. The Vice President will return to work, in person, tomorrow. Following CDC guidelines, she will wear a well-fitting mask while around others through the ten-day period. ###
Washington HiltonWashington, D.C. (April 30, 2022) 10:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, Steve, for that introduction. And a special thanks to the 42 percent of you who actually applauded. (Laughter.) I'm really excited to be here tonight with the only group of Americans with a lower approval rating than...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to reaffirm the vision they laid out in the November 2021 North American Leaders' Summit of a North America that remains the most competitive and dynamic region in the world. At a time of immense global challenges, from Russia's further invasion of...
Vice President Kamala Harris met virtually today with 15 leaders representing Caribbean nations and underscored the importance the Biden-Harris Administration places on our partnerships throughout the Caribbean. The Vice President made clear the United States is committed to work with our Caribbean neighbors to advance cooperation on economic recovery, the climate crisis, and security, among other...
State Dining Room 3:34 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, look, you know, I want to thank you all for being here and for your updates. When you're - these are some of the - the Recovery Act was about $900 billion and the President used to always - President Obama used to like to always...
Via Teleconference 4:36 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. Thank you all for joining us today for this very important meeting. I am Kamala Harris, and I'm pleased to welcome you all to this conversation and this convening. As a neighbor in the Western Hemisphere, the United States shares a common...
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the entry in force of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), France reaffirms its resolute commitment to a total ban on chemical weapons. The Chemical Weapons Convention is one of the pillars of the international disarmament framework. It has been signed by 193 nations and has led the destruction of 99% of declared chemical weapon stocks. France reiterates its full support for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). We (...)
On April 28, the U.S.-EU Task Force on Energy Security met in person in Washington to discuss implementation of the March 25 Joint Statement by Presidents Biden and von der Leyen. The meeting, chaired by Amos Hochstein, U.S. Senior Advisor for Energy Security, and Björn Seibert, Head of Cabinet of the European Commission President, reviewed progress...
France expresses its deepest concern over the Malian transitional authorities' announcement of a definitive halt to broadcasts by RFI and France 24 in Mali. This is a serious attack on the freedom of the press and freedom of speech, coming amid repeated attempts to manipulate information in Mali. These networks air their programs in full accordance with the principles of integrity, impartiality and independence. France calls on the transitional authorities to reconsider their decision. (...)
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as members of the AMTRAK Board of Directors: David Capozzi, Nominee for Member of the AMTRAK Board of Directors Anthony Coscia, Nominee for Member of the AMTRAK Board of Directors Christopher Koos, Nominee for Member of the AMTRAK Board of...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:12 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. A couple items for you at the top. President Biden is committed to doing everything he can to address - (staffer pulling chair seat down) - some sticky seats over there - MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Sorry. (Laughter.) MS. PSAKI: - to address...
Earlier this week, to honor National Arab American Heritage Month, Senior Biden-Harris Administration Officials hosted a listening session with Arab American community leaders at the White House. During the meeting, leaders discussed the Administration's efforts to promote prosperity, civil rights, and equal representation for the Arab American community. Participants shared their own experiences as leaders...
From April 26-28, Deputy National Security Advisory for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger traveled to India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue where she met with representatives from multiple countries and multilateral organizations to discuss cooperation on a range of global security and geopolitical issues. Neuberger's visit continues the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to international...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense of Ireland. They discussed their continued commitment to support Ukraine in the face of ongoing atrocities by Russia, as well as their ongoing coordination with international partners to impose severe costs on Moscow. They reviewed their efforts...
The President is committed to doing everything he can to address the pain Americans are feeling at the pump as a result of Putin's Price Hike and his unjustified war's impact on global fuel supply. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 sales during the...
Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Paris on April 28 to discuss Syria. We expressed our lasting commitment to alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people and welcomed the upcoming EU hosted Brussels 6 Conference for the future of Syria and the region. We emphasized the urgency of continuing to provide meaningful and sufficient support to (...)
America is unique among the nations of the world because we were not built around any particular tribe, religion, or ethnicity - instead, we were built around an idea: that all people are created equally and deserve to be treated equally throughout their lives. Though we have never fully lived up to that idea, we...
Via Teleconference 9:35 A.M. EDT MR. HASAN: Good morning, everyone. This is Abdullah from OMB. Thanks for joining us on this call to discuss the Ukraine supplemental budget request. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to "administration officials," and embargoed until 10:30 a.m. today. For your awareness, but not for reporting purposes,...
France condemns in the strongest possible terms the prison sentence handed down today against State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi at the end of arbitrary court proceedings. This decision represents a new attempt by the military junta to undermine the legitimacy of democratically elected leaders, in total contradiction with the expressed will of the Burmese people. It is another sign of the military's contempt for the basic principles of the rule of law since the coup d'état on February 1, 2021. (...)
We're... making equality the centerpiece of our diplomacy around the world. We believe LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. In February, I signed a presidential memorandum establishing that it's the policy of the United States to pursue an end to violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. - President Joe Biden...
The assistance the Biden-Harris Administration has provided to Ukraine to date has made a significant difference on the battlefield, helping Ukrainians defend their country and win the battle for Kyiv. Now, as the war shifts to and intensifies in Ukraine's eastern front, the Biden-Harris Administration is calling on Congress to provide additional resources to help...
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian spoke yesterday by phone with his Italian counterpart, Luigi Di Maio. The ministers discussed the continuation of close cooperation between France and Italy in support of Ukraine, in view of the repercussions of the war in that country. They addressed options for strengthening sanctions on Russia, especially in the energy sphere. They also spoke about the crisis in Libya, the importance of maintaining the country's stability, and (...)
Q: With regard to Lebanon and Ukraine: France had pledged to help strengthen the Lebanese armed forces. It is currently sending a great deal of military equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces. Is it possible that the pace of aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) could slow because of the war in Ukraine? A: The Lebanese Armed Forces play a vital role in support of Lebanon's stability, given the current crisis there. France supports the Lebanese Armed Forces, both nationally and through (...)
Dear Madam Speaker: I am writing to provide you with my request for fiscal year (FY) 2022 emergency supplemental funding for critical security and economic assistance to Ukraine. I appreciate the Congress' continued bipartisan support for Ukraine, NATO, and other partner countries affected by Russia's War in Ukraine. My Administration is committed to providing the Ukrainian people...
