Today's report-which shows a meaningful reduction in headline inflation over last month, with gas prices and food prices falling-demonstrates that we are making progress in slowing the rate of price increases. At the same time, this report underscores that we still have more work to do, with price increases still too high and squeezing family...
Q: The Ukrainian Administration said today that it had conveyed detailed information to French and German advisors on the implementation of the Minsk Agreement and decisions taken at the last summit in 2019 on resolving the crisis in eastern Ukraine. Can you comment on this subject and perhaps give us an assessment of the extent to which Kiev is fulfilling its obligations under that agreement? A: France, along with Germany, is fully committed to the implementation of the Minsk Agreement (...)
Via Teleconference 3:12 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you very much. And good afternoon, everyone. And thank you for joining the NSC press call on Ethiopia. As a reminder, this call will be on background, attributed to a "senior administration official," and the contents are embargoed until the conclusion of the call. For everyone's awareness but not...
France condemns the latest prison sentence handed down this morning against State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. This travesty of justice exacerbates an already very troubling political situation.
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian spoke with Dr. Denis Mukwege today about the fight against conflict-related sexual violence. The minister praised Dr. Mukwege for his work helping women survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and his determined efforts to break the silence surrounding that issue. The minister stressed France's commitment to this issue, and particularly the ?6.2 million it provided in financial support for the Global Survivors Fund co-founded (...)
Q: Has the French Consulate received evacuation requests from French citizens in Kazakhstan? If so, how many? A: Last week, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs advised French citizens in Almaty to exercise the utmost caution and to stay home or at their workplace. They asked those in the rest of the country to travel only if absolutely necessary. Our Embassy is in constant touch with our fellow citizens and French companies in (...)
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Marvin L. Adams, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, National Nuclear Security Administration, vice Charles P. Verdon. Michael Cottman Morgan, of Wisconsin, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Neil Jacobs. Laura Gore Ross, of New York, to be a Member of the...
Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on December 10, 2021. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:13 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, just one item for all of you at the top. And I just have a hard out at five of, but I think we can get around to everybody in the room. Today, the President spoke with the New York City mayor,...
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Atlanta, Georgia 12:13 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Okay. Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us on our trip to Georgia. Georgia is one of the 19 states where Republicans passed laws last year attacking the right to vote. While these voter suppression efforts are being driven by the Big Lie, they are...
South Lawn 10:45 A.M. EST Q Good morning, sir. Quick question on voting: Any thoughts on Stacey Abrams skipping your speech today, sir? Are you insulted she is skipping the speech? THE PRESIDENT: I'm insulted you asked the question. (Laughs.) I spoke with Stacey this morning. We have a great relationship. We got our scheduling...
The United States is announcing a new contribution of more than $308 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. This brings total U.S. humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and for Afghan refugees in the region to nearly $782 million since October 2021, and we remain the single largest donor of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan....
The Informal Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the European Union, called "Gymnich" after the place where it was first held in 1974, will take place at the Atelier des Capucins in Brest (Finistère, Brittany) on 13 and 14 January 2022. Gymnich meetings are an opportunity for informal, open and strategic discussions about the priorities of the European Union's foreign policy. Both long-term prospects and the current main international crises are discussed. As tradition goes, the Informal (...)
"We are absolutely committed to the principle nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, just as we are fully committed to the principle nothing about Europe without Europe."Secretary of State Tony Blinken, January 7, 2022 The United States, along with its Allies and partners, has underscored its readiness to impose significant costs on Russia if it takes...
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Nancy G. Abudu, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, vice Beverly Baldwin Martin, retired. Timothy Baker, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring August 30, 2026, vice...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia and opportunities to advance peace and reconciliation. President Biden commended Prime Minister Abiy on the recent release of several political prisoners, and the two leaders discussed ways to accelerate dialogue toward a negotiated ceasefire,...
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Alejandro Giammattei of Guatemala. She reaffirmed the administration's commitment to working together with Guatemala on a broad agenda that includes the root causes of migration, trafficking, economic development, and anti-corruption. The two leaders discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation to disrupt human smuggling networks through the Human Smuggling and...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey. They discussed the ongoing efforts in coordination with Allies and partners to avoid further Russian aggression toward Ukraine and de-escalate tensions through diplomacy. They exchanged views on a range of regional issues, including the...
The Smith CenterLas Vegas, Nevada 12:59 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Well, Mr. President - Barack - I have to tell you: Every time I hear a dial tone, I think of Harry. (Laughter.) Y'all think I'm kidding? I'm not. Jill and I are here for Harry, but he - if he would - he wouldn't...
Yesterday, Iran purported to impose sanctions on 51 Americans. They do so as Iran's proxy militias continue to attack American troops in the Middle East, and as Iranian officials threaten to carry out terror operations inside the United States and elsewhere around the world. Make no mistake: the United States of America will protect and...
Via Teleconference 1:11 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. And thanks for joining us on a Saturday. Today's call will be on background, attributed to a "senior administration official," and the contents will be embargoed upon [until] conclusion. For your information only, the speaker today is going to be [senior administration official]. Over to you...
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes from December 10 to December 11, 2021. Under the President's...
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Denver, Colorado 2:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Welcome to President Biden's trip to Colorado and Nevada. This afternoon, we are traveling to the city of Louisville, Colorado, which suffered devastating losses from the Marshall Fire. The President and the First Lady will tour the local neighborhood of Harper...
Louisville Recreation & Senior CenterLouisville, Colorado 5:15 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks. We're about to pick the basketball teams right now, so - (laughter). I get first pick. Hey, first of all, I want to thank the team behind me - the governor; lieutenant governor; the two senators, who've been friends for a long...
Builds on Utility Companies' Commitments to Prevent Shut Offs this Winter Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced state-by-state breakdown of funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, this funding will help states, localities and tribes address home energy costs this winter. The Administration announced that a total...
