On February 10, 2021, by Executive Order 14014, I 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 Burma. The situation...
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Elver Ariza-Silva, Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Heather Dowdy, Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Gregory S. Fehribach, Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Mozhdeh Amelia Hamraie, Member, Architectural and...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:55 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. Hi, everyone. I know we have a time limit because of the press avail with the Germans, so we will get to as many people as possible. I just have a couple of items for you at the top. Today, the White...
The Prime Minister recently (05 February 2022) continued the overhaul of his senior team as he improves the No 10 operation and delivers the change necessary to get on with the job.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to the White House. President Biden reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening U.S.-German relations and working with the new Chancellor to deepen the transatlantic partnership. The leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia's continued military build-up on Ukraine's borders, reaffirmed their support...
Today, White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie led a call with farmers, ranchers, foresters, and climate advocates to discuss the Department of Agriculture's new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which will invest $1 billion. On the call, Advisor McCarthy tied the...
Washington, D.C. Thank you, Chair Cooksey-Jim-and thank you to Dr. Richard Rhodes as well. It has been my privilege to work with ACCT and AACC as Second Lady and now First Lady. But as a teacher, I want to say on behalf of my colleagues and students, just how grateful we are for your leadership. ...
Oval Office 1:37 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome, everyone. I'm delighted to have the Chancellor here today - Chancellor Scholz. We've met before, but this is the first time I'm able to host you in the White House. And it's good to have a chance to get to know you more personally. And we're going...
France laments the decision announced by the Russian authorities on February 3 to ban the broadcasting of Deutsche Welle and to close the German media outlet's Moscow offices without any legal motive. France defends the freedom of expression and the freedom of the press both in Russia and throughout the world. The freedom of information is a fundamental right to which France is deeply committed. This right should be protected everywhere. We stand in solidarity with Germany and the employees (...)
France today celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Paris Principles and Commitments adopted on 5 February 2007 at the international conference in Paris, "Free Children from War", organized with UNICEF.
On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, France reiterates the importance it attaches to the ending of the practice, which is an intolerable attack on the physical integrity of women and girls and a violation of their rights, including their right to dignity.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia's continued military build-up on Ukraine's borders, and affirmed their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They agreed their teams will remain in touch and continue consulting with our Allies...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to reaffirm the warm and historic partnership between the United States and Israel. The leaders discussed the shared security and other challenges in the Middle East region, including the threat posed by Iran and its proxies. The President underscored his commitment...
Upper Marlboro, MD 2:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: That's progress. (Applause.) You know - folks, thank you. (Applause.) (Laughs.) Thank you. Before I begin my somewhat formal remarks, walking in here today and seeing you guys sitting on that beam - the first "Local" ever to endorse me was a guy named Tommy Schrank (ph)...
Today, our nation marks another tragic milestone - 900,000 American lives have been lost to COVID-19. They were beloved mothers and fathers, grandparents, children, brothers and sisters, neighbors, and friends. Each soul is irreplaceable. We pray for the loved ones they have left behind, and together we keep every family enduring this pain in our hearts. After nearly...
Q : According to information provided by the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, the Ukrainian army has already used NATO arms against civilians in eastern Ukraine. What is your view on this use of arms that were provided to Kiev for defense purposes? Will you be verifying this information? A : We have no information that substantiates this accusation. At the Normandy format meeting that took place in Paris, the parties adopted a joint communiqué reaffirming their commitment to (...)
1. On January 23, 2018, pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "Trade Act") (19 U.S.C. 2253), the President issued Proclamation 9693, imposing a safeguard measure for a period of 4 years that included both a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells,...
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects, it is hereby ordered that:...
Biden-Harris Administration will make federal procurement more economical and efficient by improving coordination and minimizing disruptions on large federal construction projects Tomorrow, the President will sign an Executive Order to improve timeliness, lower costs and increase quality in federal construction projects. Federal construction projects span the country - from the maintenance of nuclear sites to...
Q : All attention is naturally focused on the Ukraine/Russia situation right now, however, negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are ongoing. Is there an opening in sight? R : Per the schedule, we are entering into the final phase of negotiations. Political decisions are needed. That is why the negotiators have returned to their respective capitals for brief consultations. We are determined to sign an agreement while there is still time in order to allow the United States to (...)
On February 2, Clément Beaune, Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, met with Bojan Maricic, the Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, and Bujar Osmani, the Macedonian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Clément Beaune emphasized France's full support for North Macedonia's European perspective. He encouraged the Macedonian authorities to continue to pursue the necessary reforms, in particular with regards to the rule of (...)
Today the White House released visitor log records generated in October 2021. This set includes 2858 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 21324. These records were posted pursuant to the White House's policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to becoming the first...
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Reuben Brigety, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of South Africa MaryKay Carlson, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of the Philippines Elizabeth Shortino, Nominee for United...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:20 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. I know also there's a time limitation today, so we will make sure everybody is where they need to be when they need to be there. Good morning. I just wanted to note at the top: I'm wearing red today in honor of...
State Dining Room 11:50 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks. Good morning. It's still morning by about 10 minutes. (Laughter.) I want to speak to you this morning about the extraordinary resilience and grit of the American people and American capitalism. Our country is taking everything that COVID has to throw at us, and we've...
