Ironworkers Local 5 Upper Marlboro, Maryland 2:06 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Have a seat. Thank you all. Thank you, Secretary Walsh. Thank you. It is always good - (applause) - have a seat. Thank you. It's always good to be in the house of Labor. I want to thank you all for...
The House took a critical vote today for stronger supply chains and lower prices, for more manufacturing - and good manufacturing jobs - right here in America, and for outcompeting China and the rest of the world in the 21st century. I applaud Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer, Whip Clyburn, and Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson...
Organized by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs at the instigation of the President of the French Republic, the Mediterranean Forum is being held in Marseille on 7 and 8 February 2022 with a multitude of civil society stakeholders from both of its shores. Its objective: to make the Mediterranean more sustainable, prosperous and integrated by 2030.
France strongly condemns the most recent drone strikes against the United Arab Emirates, which were intercepted on February 2. France reaffirms its solidarity and full support of the United Arab Emirates. France is determined to pursue its commitment to the promotion of regional security and stability and reiterated its call for de-escalation in the region
Via Teleconference 8:49 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us on short notice. Today's call is going to be on background, attributed to "senior administration officials," and the contents will be embargoed until the President concludes his remarks later this morning, probably at about 9:45 a.m., but please watch the...
France strongly condemns yesterday's attempted coup against President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. France urges respect for the constitutional order and supports the democratic institutions of Guinea-Bissau.
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian is on a visit to Bucharest from February 2- 3. There he will take part in a special session of the Romanian parliament held on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Romania's accession to the European Union. He will have the opportunity to celebrate this anniversary, which constitutes a step forward for all Europeans, to evoke the strong bonds of friendship that unite France and Romania and to demonstrate the solidarity that (...)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently (01 February 2022) made a statement at a joint press conference with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Today, the Biden Administration is announcing additional actions to reduce gun crime and make communities safer. This plan builds on the steps the President has taken since the beginning of his Administration to stop the flow of guns being used in crimes, bolster federal, state, and local law enforcement, invest in community-based programs that...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:35 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, as you know, today marks the second day of Black History Month. The President and Vice President are committed to fighting for equity, opportunity, and dignity for all Black Americans each and every day. And yesterday, a couple of people asked...
Via Teleconference 3:08 P.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on Omicron, Dr. Fauci will present the latest science, and Dr. Murthy will discuss Pfizer's vaccine application for kids under the age of five. And then I'll cover operational planning so that we're ready for...
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route New York, New York 11:36 A.M. EST MS. PSAKI: I know this is a short flight, so I thought I would just start. And I know we've done a number of briefings, but just giving you all just a couple of key points on the President's engagement in the...
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael J. Adler, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of South Sudan. Edward Gabriel, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Board...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France regarding Russia's continued military build-up on Ukraine's borders. The two leaders affirmed their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reviewed our ongoing coordination on both diplomacy and preparations to impose swift and severe economic costs on Russia should it further...
One Police PlazaNew York, New York 1:32 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Okay. Well, General Garland; Governor; Mr. Mayor; Representative Jeffers [sic] - Jeffries, excuse me; Representative Velázquez - they rode up on the flight with me - and other members of Congress that are here: Thank you. And I just want to thank...
East Room 2:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm Joe Biden, Jill Biden's husband. (Laughter.) I want to thank you, Doctor, for that introduction. But I want to thank you more for all the effort you put in to change, save, alter people's lives and your dedication to it. And...
The U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterWashington, D.C. 9:06 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Well, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I - I don't know who she's talking about - (laughter) - but thank you. Folks, look, let me say - I hadn't planned on - I didn't know I was going...
Roosevelt Room 10:21 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Last night, operating on my orders, United States military forces successfully removed a major terrorist threat to the world: the global leader of ISIS, known as Hajji Abdullah. He took over as the leader of ISIS in 2019 after the United States counterterrorism operation killed al-Baghdadi....
Q : Yesterday, the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry published a statement that indicates that the ministry is expecting a quick response to Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov's January 28th message to the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the United States, Canada and several European countries. In his message, Mr. Lavrov indicated that Russia is deeply concerned by the rising political and military tensions in the immediate vicinity of its western borders. Among other matters, he (...)
Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in the northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation to protect the American people and our Allies, and make the world a safer place. Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi-the leader of ISIS....
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's joint statement (01 February 2022).
Q: Today, Amnesty International publicly released its report entitled, "Israel's apartheid against Palestinians: Cruel system of domination and crime against humanity." According to the ONG, this system of apartheid has been in place since 1948. Amnesty therefore calls on the ICC Office of the Prosecutor to consider the applicability of the crime against humanity of apartheid within its current formal investigation into the crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT). This (...)
Via Teleconference 6:32 P.M. EST MR. MUNOZ: Hey, everybody. Thank you for joining tonight's call on how the President plans to reignite the Cancer Moonshot to end cancer as we know it. As a reminder, this call will be attributable to "senior administration officials" and be embargoed until tomorrow a.m. - at 5:00...
Biden-Harris Administration Sets Goal of Reducing Cancer Death Rate by at least 50 Percent Over the Next 25 Years, and Improving the Experience of Living with and Surviving Cancer As Vice President, in 2016, Joe Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot with the mission to accelerate the rate of progress against cancer. The cancer and patient...
The United States Government is proud to be the largest donor for global health. As we work to end the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain committed to strengthening health systems and institutions; advancing global health security; combatting HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, and maternal, neonatal, and child health; closing gaps...
