Candace A. Bond, of Missouri, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Timmy T. Davis, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:40 P.M. EDT MS. BEDINGFIELD: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. BEDINGFIELD: Thanks for having me back. So I have a little bit I'd like to do at the top here and then - Q Do we get to vote on who we'd prefer? (Laughter.) MS. BEDINGFIELD: I'm not going to...
Q - I am going to kick off with an "on the ground" question before we back out and talk about a wider picture. I think it is important news coming in that the French President will be speaking with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the terms and conditions of an exceptional humanitarian operation to evacuate civilians in Mariupol. There couldn't be anything more important. I think we all agree, I know you all have watched the news, I think Mariupol has been an absolute, (...)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to express his deepest condolences following the horrific terrorist attacks that have killed 11 people in three Israeli cities. The President emphasized that the United States stands firmly and resolutely with Israel in the face of this terrorist threat and all threats...
Rose Garden 4:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (The bill is signed.) All right. It's law. (Applause.) (The President moves to the podium.) Thank you. It's a little unusual to do the bill signing, not say anything and then speak, but that's how we set it up. Well, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I just signed...
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, I'd like to update you all on where we stand on COVID-19. Because of the strategy we executed over the past year on vaccinations, testing, treatments, and more, we're now in a new moment in this pandemic. It does not mean...
11:14 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Good morning. You know, it's so wonderful - we all love homecomings, don't we? (Laughter.) And this is a homecoming for me to be on this stage at Cramton Auditorium at Howard University. Dr. Frederick, I want to thank you for always warmly welcoming us to...
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 55, the "Emmett Till Antilynching Act," which makes lynching a Federal hate crime.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Invests $2.7 Billion from President's Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Strengthen Port and Waterway Supply Chains and Climate Resilience Department of the Interior Invests $1.7 billion in Rural Infrastructure for FY 2023 Recognizing the vital role of modern, resilient infrastructure in reducing costs for American families and businesses, President Biden secured...
France commends today's visit to Ukraine by the IAEA Director General and his discussions with the Ukrainian authorities, which pave the way toward the implementation of an Agency plan to provide technical assistance to Ukraine. France stands ready to offer its full support for this plan. From the outset, France has supported the efforts of the IAEA and its Director General to ensure the safety and security of civilian nuclear facilities in Ukraine, particularly through high-level talks (...)
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Travis LeBlanc, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2028. (Reappointment) # # #
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:10 P.M. EDT MS. BEDINGFIELD: Hi, everyone. I know I am not the redhead you're accustomed to seeing at this podium, but I hope you will hang with me nonetheless. So, thank you. Before we - before I take your questions, I wanted to start with a little bit...
Oval Office 11:26 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Prime Minister, it's great to have you back. We've - PRIME MINISTER LEE: Happy to be here. PRESIDENT BIDEN: - spent a fair amount of time together. This is a critical moment for, I think, both our countries and the region that you so ably represent. And...
East Room 1:28 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome back to the White House. I'm honored to welcome Prime Minister Lee to the White House today. And I'm proud - and I mean this sincerely - I'm really proud of the partnership that - between Singapore and the United States. It's as close and as strong as...
Vice President's Ceremonial Office 3:19 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Okay, good afternoon, everyone. It is my great pleasure to see you again, Mr. Prime Minister. You and I had an extensive and wonderful visit when I was in Singapore in August. We discussed many issues that impact our nations and the world. And today...
French-speaking entrepreneurs organized by the MEDEF employer federation in August 2021. That event gave rise to the signing of the Paris Declaration on Strengthening Economic Francophonie. The members of the APF will work on infrastructure projects; the free movement of goods, services and people; the challenges of the ecological transition and social and environmental responsibility; the challenges involved in financing and investments; as well as digital issues and professional (...)
On March 30th and 31st, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Daleep Singh will be in New Delhi to continue our ongoing consultations with the Government of India, and advance a range of issues in the U.S.-India economic relationship and strategic partnership. Singh will meet with Government of India officials to deepen cooperation to promote...
Today's announcement that the electric vehicle maker VinFast will build an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in North Carolina - $4 billion to create more than 7,000 jobs and hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles and batteries - is the latest example of my economic strategy at work. It builds on recent announcements from...
The Senate took another step forward today in delivering on the President's vision to strengthen our supply chains, make more in America, and outcompete China and the rest of the world for decades to come. We look forward to the House of Representatives moving quickly to start the formal conference process as well. Today's vote...
On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor all those who bravely served in the Vietnam War and who sacrificed, as did their families and caregivers, on behalf of our Nation. For almost two decades, Americans raised their right hands and committed to serve and defend our Constitution as uniformed members of the United...
COVID-19 has exacted an unfathomable toll on our nation and the world, causing millions of deaths and trillions of dollars in economic losses globally, and highlighting the inter-dependency between our nation's health security and that of the world. Throughout the pandemic, Americans and people around the world have personally experienced the health, social, and economic...
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs is visiting Qatar, Oman and Kuwait from March 27 to 29. The purpose of his visit is to discuss bilateral, regional and international issues with the Qatari, Omani and Kuwaiti authorities in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the current effort to diversity Europe's energy supply. The Minister and all of his interlocutors will also address the discussions under way on the Iranian issue, the urgent need for an agreement providing for a return (...)
France condemns yesterday's terrorist attack in the Israeli city of Hadera in the strongest possible terms; this attack left two dead, including a French national, and several injured. France offers its condolences to our compatriot's family and to the families of the other victims, and expresses its solidarity with the Israeli people. We are in touch with our compatriot's loved ones. France stands steadfastly with Israel in the fight against (...)
France deplores the incidents which occurred in Nagorno-Karabakh, particularly the armed incidents and troop movements in the Parukh and Khramort regions. It asks for the forces which have reportedly advanced to withdraw to their initial positions in accordance with the ceasefire declaration of 9 November 2020. It was also concerned to note that the gas supply for the population of Nagorno-Karabakh has been cut off again, and asks for the connection supplying that population to be (...)
8:37 A.M. EDT MR. FRIEDLANDER: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us for this on-the-record call about the President's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. We're joined by OMB Director Shalanda Young and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Cecilia Rouse. They will each offer a few brief comments at the top, and then we'll hold time...
