Via Teleconference 12:59 P.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: (In progress.) And thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on the state of the pandemic, and Dr. Fauci will discuss the latest science. Over to you, Dr. Walensky. DR. WALENSKY: Thank you, Jeff. Good afternoon. I'd like to start by walking you through...
President Biden met virtually today with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan to highlight the strength of the U.S.-Japan relationship and to advance our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, which is critical to the lives of the American and Japanese peoples. President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida agreed that the U.S.-Japan...
Today, President Joe Biden convened a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) - a group of renowned experts from outside of the Federal government who advise the president on key issues of science, technology, and innovation - to discuss their ongoing work to help the Administration deliver on its...
Via Teleconference (January 20, 2022) THE PRESIDENT: Hi, Kamala. I love you. You always have my back. You're really amazing. THE VICE PRESIDENT: I do. THE PRESIDENT: You're the best partner I could imagine. And, Jaime, thanks for your leadership, pal. You know, I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my...
Capital HiltonWashington, D.C. 1:54 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) It's good to have you all back in person. (Applause.) Mr. Mayor, thank you for your leadership. I appreciate it. I know one thing: We both did marry up. (Laughter.) Mayor Bowser, thanks for hosting us. You're the best. You really are. Thank you...
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:29 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, you've introduced a kid from Scranton, Pennsylvania. I didn't (inaudible) either, so. (Laughter.) It's great to be with you. Pat, thanks for the introduction. And this is a truly historic investment in America, in American workers. This group of Washington reporters have heard...
Berlin, 20 January 2022 This morning in Berlin I participated in a meeting with my German counterpart, Ms Annalena Baerbock, US Secretary of State Mr Antony Blinken, and Britain's Deputy Foreign Secretary, Mr James Cleverly. We discussed the issue of current tensions with Russia and the issue of dialogue with Russia. I reiterated France's resolute support for Ukraine's territorial integrity being respected and the unambiguous position expressed by the European Union's Member States at last (...)
On Tuesday, 22 January 2019, the 56th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty, the President of the French Republic and the German Federal Chancellor signed a new treaty on Franco-German cooperation and integration in Aachen. The Treaty of Aachen entered into force on Wednesday, 22 January 2020, exactly one year after it was signed. In January 2020, France and Germany began implementing the Treaty of Aachen and in 2019, they identified 15 priority projects to be monitored by the Franco-German (...)
11:05 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you, Tom. And good morning, everyone. This is an on-background briefing to discuss the Summit for the Americas announcement that we made Tuesday evening and the Biden-Harris administration's priorities in the Western Hemisphere. For your reference today, our speaker is [senior administration official], but from this point on, we ask...
In 2022, the Erasmus+ programme is celebrating its 35th anniversary, a fitting opening to the European Year of Youth. This anniversary celebration coincides with the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Since 1987, 12 million European citizens have availed of Erasmus+. In addition to people in higher education, the programme also accommodates a range of other profiles. Each year, 100,000 French students do an Erasmus+ exchange. Erasmus+, 35 years of European exchanges (...)
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has been fully committed to supporting Puerto Rico's recovery and renewal. President Biden has long believed that Puerto Rico, and the more than 3 million American citizens who call it home, deserves to be treated with dignity, equality, and respect, with good...
We are deeply concerned at the decision to advance plans for the construction of hundreds of new housing units in East-Jerusalem, including between Givat HaMatos and Har Homa. The new housing units would further disconnect the West Bank from East Jerusalem and constitute an additional obstacle to the two-State Solution. We urge the Israeli authorities to reverse this decision. This decision directly threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state. Israeli settlements are in clear (...)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Africa Investment Conference virtually.
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): These regional appointees will be critical to the President's...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:52 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy one year anniversary. Q And to you. MS. PSAKI: Time flies. I'm sure it has for all of you. Okay, I don't have anything at the top, so let's kick off with your questions. Q Okay. Thank you. Just a couple questions about yesterday. MS. PSAKI: ...
Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federative Republic of Brazil. Jane Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Alexander Mark...
Today, the White House convened a listening session with entrepreneurs and small and mid-sized businesses about the importance of an innovative, dynamic tech sector and fair competition. The meeting focused on the challenges entrepreneurs, brick-and-mortar retailers, and other businesses face competing in sectors dominated by a few large platforms. Promoting competition-including in the tech sector-is...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Akiba Takeo, Secretary General of Japan's National Security Secretariat, to prepare for the President's meeting on January 21 with Prime Minister Kishida and to discuss the ongoing situation in Russia and Ukraine. The two discussed key issues in the U.S.-Japan Alliance, and our respective approaches to North Korea,...
Cabinet Room 11:21 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me start by, first, saying a few words about Russia and Ukraine. I've been absolutely clear with President Putin. He has no misunderstanding. If any - any - assembled Russian units move across the Ukrainian border, that is an invasion. But - and it would be met with...
South Court Auditorium 4:12 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Eric. As you know that - when I was running for this office this time, I would talk about PCAST and people would look at me like, "What in the hell is he talking about?" And then I'd explain what I meant. And we...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with National Security Advisors, Foreign Ministers, and other officials from the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of our eastern flank NATO Allies. Mr. Sullivan briefed on U.S. diplomatic efforts related to Russia's destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine's border, including Secretary Blinken's upcoming meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, and welcomed continued close...
France stands ready to meet the Tongan people's most pressing needs through the FRANZ mechanism for the regional coordination of humanitarian assistance in the event of natural disasters in the Pacific Island nations. All possible measures are being taken - coordinated by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Support Center (CDCS) - to deploy reconnaissance flights operated by the New Caledonian Armed Forces (FANC) to gather information and aerial views of disaster zones, (...)
Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke by phone with his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, to express France's solidarity and support following the January 17th attack on Abu Dhabi, for which the Houthis claimed responsibility. The minister condemned these deadly attacks in the strongest possible terms and reiterated the need for the Houthis to end their disruptive actions in Yemen and in the region and to engage in a comprehensive, inclusive (...)
FACT SHEET:President Biden and Vice President Harris Delivered Results for Working Families in First Year When President Biden and Vice President Harris took office one year ago, our country faced unprecedented crises. From the raging pandemic, economic turmoil, ongoing climate change, and persistent racial injustice, the President and Vice President promised to move quickly, tackle...
Today, President Biden signed a National Security Memorandum (NSM) to improve the cybersecurity of National Security, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community Systems, as required in his Executive Order (E.O) 14028, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity. This NSM requires that, at minimum, National Security Systems employ the same network cybersecurity measures as those required of federal...
