I have always believed that for America to succeed, rural America must succeed. Since taking office, my Administration has focused on building pathways to the middle class for rural Americans in rural America - including investing in rural infrastructure and rebuilding the communities that feed and fuel our country. For far too long, opportunity has...
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced that former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and former U.S. Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida will serve as special advisors for the Ninth Summit of the Americas that will take place from June 6 through June 10 in Los Angeles, California. Senator Dodd served as a member...
Following the discovery of mass acts of violence reported on Ukrainian territory in the areas previously occupied by Russian forces, in the city of Bucha in particular, France is resolutely committed alongside the Ukrainians, its international partners and the international courts to preventing impunity for intolerable acts constituting war crimes. In accordance with President Macron's instructions, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry (...)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will meet virtually with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India on Monday, April 11 to further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and our people. President Biden and Prime Minister Modi will discuss cooperation on a range of issues including ending the COVID-19 pandemic, countering the climate crisis, strengthening the...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. President Biden emphasized the strength of the bilateral partnership, as well as global challenges brought on by Russia's further invasion of Ukraine, addressing climate change, and enhancing our partnership on trade, health security, and the Covid-19 pandemic. President Biden emphasized the...
Pregnancy and childbirth should be a dignified, safe, and joyful experience for all. For far too many mothers, however, complications related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum can lead to devastating health outcomes - including hundreds of deaths each year. This maternal health crisis is particularly devastating for Black women, who are more than three times as likely to...
On April 9, 1942, tens of thousands of American and Filipino prisoners of war began what would become known to history as the Bataan Death March. Thousands died during the march, but the indomitable spirit of those prisoners was never broken. Eighty years later, our Nation continues to honor their courage and recognize the...
On April 14, 1890, 18 nations of this hemisphere came together to form the International Union of American Republics - the oldest regional international organization in the world and the precursor to the modern-day Organization of American States. Today, the Organization of American States consists of 35 independent States from North America, Central America, South America, and...
On Friday, April 8, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 6968, the "Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act," which statutorily prohibits the importation of energy products from the Russian Federation; and H.R. 7108, the "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act," which suspends normal trade relations with the Russian Federation and the...
The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) has issued its Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress, which brings together the combined and coordinated efforts of the White House, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, State, and Treasury, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S....
I utterly condemn the attack perpetrated in Tel Aviv yesterday, which killed two people and wounded several others. My sincerest condolences go to the victims' families and close friends. I express my wholehearted solidarity with those wounded and the Israeli people. Our support for Israel's security is steadfast.
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:38 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Happy Friday. MS. PSAKI: Happy Friday. Is there more to say on this historic day? (Laughter.) Okay. So, I want to first start by outlining our security assistance to Ukraine, and there's been a lot of good questions about this, and...
South Lawn 12:33 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Good morning. (Applause.) Good morning, America. (Laughs.) Have a seat, please. President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, members of Congress, members of the Cabinet, members of our administration, and friends and fellow Americans: Today is, indeed, a wonderful day...
A new study out today from the Commonwealth Fund shows that President Biden's relentless efforts to get Americans vaccinated saved millions of American lives. Our vaccination campaign saved 2.2 million American lives, prevented 17 million hospitalizations, prevented 66 million COVID-19 cases, and avoided $900 billion in health care costs. This is the result of the...
Since the outset of my administration, the United States has placed the highest priority on delivering critical military capabilities to Ukraine so it can defend itself against Russian aggression. The entire world has now witnessed the effectiveness of those weapons, as courageous Ukrainian forces have used them to repel the Russian attack on Kyiv, keep...
TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Extradition Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Albania (the "Treaty"), signed at Tirana on December 22, 2020. I also transmit,...
Statement from the leaders of the Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) partnership.
The United States Government is proud to be the largest donor for global health and supporter of research and cooperation worldwide. As we work to end the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain committed to investing in global public health, science partnerships and collaboration, strengthening health systems and institutions, advancing global health security, and accelerating efforts towards...
Joint leaders statement by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt Hon Boris Johnson and the President of the Republic of Poland, H.E. Mr Andrzej Duda.
Q: Tomorrow will be the first anniversary of the kidnapping of Olivier Dubois. His family is criticizing the Ministry for not keeping it informed of the latest developments. How do you respond to that? A: In terrorist kidnapping cases, discretion is crucial to the effectiveness of the government's efforts and the safety of our compatriots who are being held hostage. This need for discretion means that we never communicate on current operational efforts or any information obtained as a (...)
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robin Meredith Cohn Hutcheson, of Utah, to be Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, vice Raymond Martinez. Jaime E. Lizárraga, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2027, vice Allison Herren Lee, term expiring. Vincent Garfield Logan,...
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Sharon Beth Lewis, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring September 30, 2022, vice Alan L. Cohen, term expired. Sharon Beth Lewis, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring September...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:35 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. A couple of items for you at the top. Obviously, this is a tremendously historic day in the White House and in the country, and this is a fulfillment of a promise the President made to the country. His time on...
Last week, President Biden announced a historic release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve of 1 million barrels a day for six months and said it would be in coordination with other countries releasing tens of millions of additional barrels on the market. Today after around the clock diplomacy by the United States and our allies...
For too many families, in too many places, worrying about health problems and access to health care is a daily reality. So today, on World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a future that is safer, more equitable, and healthier, for families here and abroad. Since day one of my Administration, we have renewed...
