State Dining Room 2:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, folks. It's been a busy couple of days for all of you. The - let me begin by saying that - thanking Director Young. You know, you've heard me say this before over the years: My dad had an expression. He said, "Don't tell...
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, spoke to his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. He reiterated France's strong condemnation of the attacks on Saudi territory carried out by the Houthis on 25 March, and lent his support to initiatives aimed at a comprehensive and inclusive political solution to the Yemen conflict. He emphasized the need for strong international mobilization to increase pressure on Russia to end the offensive in Ukraine. (...)
France utterly condemns the attacks carried out by the Houthis today against Saudi territory, including civilian sites. The attacks, which threaten Saudi Arabia's security and the stability of the region, must cease immediately. They illustrate the seriousness of the threat posed to the whole region by the proliferation of drones and missiles, and the need to step up dialogue on regional security. France remains fully mobilized to bring about a cessation of hostilities in Yemen and a (...)
By the authority vested in me as President by the laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (the "Act"), as amended, 2 U.S.C. 901a, I hereby order that, on October 1, 2022, direct spending budgetary resources for fiscal year 2023 in each...
Budgets are statements of values, and the budget I am releasing today sends a clear message that we value fiscal responsibility, safety and security at home and around the world, and the investments needed to continue our equitable growth and build a better America. My Administration is on track to reduce the federal deficit by more than $1.3 trillion this year, cutting in...
This afternoon, after returning from the President's trip to Europe, I took a PCR test. That test came back positive. I last saw the President during a socially distanced meeting yesterday, and the President is not considered a close contact as defined by CDC guidance. I am sharing the news of my positive test today...
In his State of the Union address earlier this month, President Biden highlighted his comprehensive strategy to reduce gun violence. He emphasized the $350 billion in American Rescue Plan funds that we've made available for cities, counties, and states that enable them to hire more police and invest in proven strategies like community violence intervention....
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, spoke to his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan. He emphasized the need for strong international mobilization, in all forums and under all circumstances, in the face of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, which represents a serious threat to Europe's security. He stressed the importance of continuing the work set in train with a view to diversifying European States' energy supplies. He discussed regional (...)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., spoke with democratic opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Belarus from Air Force One. He thanked her for attending his speech in Warsaw tonight. The President underscored the continued support of the United States for the Belarusian people in defending and advancing human rights, including freedom of expression, and free and...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov for an update on Ukraine's military, diplomatic, and humanitarian situation. The President updated the Ministers on U.S. efforts to rally the world in support of Ukraine's...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., met today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland in Warsaw. The leaders discussed ongoing international efforts to impose powerful sanctions on Russia for its unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine. They also discussed their shared commitment to continue supporting the government and people of Ukraine. President Biden thanked President Duda...
PGE Narodowy StadiumWarsaw, Poland 3:28 P.M. CET Q Mr. President, what do you think about Russia changing its strategy? THE PRESIDENT: I'm not sure they have. Q And what's the impact of this on you, Mr. President? Tell us about what you saw. THE PRESIDENT: I've been to an awful lot of places like this with a lot of...
Presidential PalaceWarsaw, Poland 1:44 P.M. CET PRESIDENT DUDA: Excellency Mr. President, distinguished members of the American delegation: I am delighted, and it is an immensely important moment to us to host you here, Mr. President, the President of the United States of America, along with the members of your delegation - to host you here...
The Royal Castle in WarsawWarsaw, Poland 6:16 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please, if you have a seat, be seated. (Laughter.) If you don't, come up on stage. Thank you very much. It's a great honor to be here. Mr. President, they tell me you're over there somewhere. There you...
France welcomes the Ethiopian government's declaration of a humanitarian truce yesterday to expedite the delivery of humanitarian aid to Tigray. We have taken note of the willingness of the Tigray People's Liberation Front to accept this truce and call on all the parties to the conflict to do likewise. The establishment of this truce represents a major opportunity that must be seized by all the parties, as according to the UN, more than five million people are waiting for emergency aid in (...)
Via Teleconference 10:45 A.M. CET MODERATOR: Thanks so much for joining us, and I appreciate everyone's flexibility. This call is going to be on background, attributable to "senior administration officials." Not for your reporting but just for your knowledge, on this call we have [senior administration officials]. As we said in invite for this call,...
On France's behalf, I pay heartfelt tribute to the memory of Madeleine Albright. Born amid the upheavals of 20th-century Europe, throughout her life she upheld the values of freedom and democracy that unite the two shores of the Atlantic, and left her mark on the history of our shared struggles. As the United States' first female secretary of State, she led the way for a whole generation of women diplomats. My thoughts today are with her family and close friends and with all our American (...)
The United States and the European Commission have committed to a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework, which will foster trans-Atlantic data flows and address the concerns raised by the Court of Justice of the European Union when it struck down in 2020 the Commission's adequacy decision underlying the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework. This Framework...
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and straight-line winds from December 25 to December 27, 2021. Federal funding is available to state, tribal,...
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Rzeszów, Poland 1:23 P.M. CET MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. MR. SULLIVAN: Hey, guys. Hello. How are you? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. We have Jake Sullivan here. He's going to talk a little bit about the President's trip to Poland and our announcement today - our energy announcement - and then also take...
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Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport Rzeszów, Poland 4:48 P.M. CET PRESIDENT BIDEN: Madam Ambassador, thank you very much. And, Mr. President, thanks for the welcome. Thanks for having us here. And to - and we sent you our best. We sent you Brzezinski as our ambassador, and I'm glad he's here as well. And, you know, as you and I...
G2A ArenaRzeszów, Poland 4:07 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Secretary. Don't jump. (Laughter.) You guys are used to jumping. Don't jump. Anyway, thanks for letting me come and say hello to you all. You know, I've been saying this a long time - and the people who travel with me know that...
The Minister spoke today with his South African counterpart, Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, about the repercussions of Russia's war in Ukraine. The two ministers addressed our countries' coordinated efforts to obtain an immediate cessation of hostilities and the protection of civilians. They agreed on the need for international mobilization on the coming food crisis - a direct consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - in the countries that most depend on Ukraine and Russia for their food (...)
The State Opening of Parliament will take place on Tuesday 10 May.
