South Court Auditorium 2:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. How are you? Welcome. Welcome. I wish you were here in person. One of these days, we're going to be able to do that again. I want to thank you for joining us, and Happy New Year. And before we begin, I want to say...
The Sudanese Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, announced his resignation yesterday evening. France pays tribute to his efforts in support of the democratic transition in Sudan, which made it possible to institute critical reforms that must continue. France reaffirms the importance it attributes to respecting the principles set forth in the Constitutional Declaration of August 2019 and calls for the reestablishment of the transitional institutions reflecting the democratic aspirations of the (...)
France congratulates Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates, which will begin their two-year term as members of the UN Security Council tomorrow. France wishes to work closely with each of these partners and knows it can count on their commitment to ensuring that the Security Council fully embraces its eminent responsibility to maintain international peace and security. On this occasion, France applauds the remarkable job done by Estonia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the (...)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine. The leaders expressed support for diplomatic efforts, starting next week with the bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue, at NATO through the NATO-Russia Council, and...
Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Colorado and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on December 30, 2021, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in...
Via Teleconference 5:41 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you. Good evening, everyone. And thanks for joining us. A reminder that this call will be on background, attributed to a "senior administration official," and the contents are going to be embargoed until the conclusion of the call. We will have an official readout of the call out shortly,...
In the face of the damage caused by Super Typhoon Rai (Odette), which has killed nearly 400 people and displaced several tens of thousands in the Philippines, France stands alongside the Philippine people.
The Prime Minister hails success of vaccine programme and heroic public response to booster campaign in New Year's message.
The President spoke this morning with Governor Jared Polis to discuss the no-notice wildfires that have caused significant property damage and loss in Colorado. Governor Polis described the impacts and the need for additional Federal support, and the President assured him that every effort will be made to provide immediate help to people in the impacted...
Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw BarWilmington, Delaware 2:39 P.M. EST THE FIRST LADY: Happy New Year! Q President Biden, what did you convey on your call with Vladimir Putin? THE PRESIDENT: I made it clear to President Putin that if he - he makes any more moves and goes into Ukraine, we will have severe...
Human trafficking - whether in the form of forced labor, sex trafficking, or other offenses - is an abhorrent abuse of power and a profoundly immoral crime that strikes at the safety, health, and dignity of millions of people worldwide. During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to protect and empower survivors...
I often say that America can be defined in one word - possibilities. No matter our background or circumstance, every child in America has the right to go as far as their dreams will take them. But those dreams are rarely reached alone. We all benefit from the support, wisdom, and nurturing of mentors who...
All people deserve to feel safe and protected - whether in their home, at work or school, online, or in any other public or private spaces. During National Stalking Awareness Month, we support all those who are threatened and harmed by the pervasive crime of stalking, recognize those who raise awareness and advocate for survivors,...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. called President-elect Gabriel Boric of Chile today to congratulate him on his election victory. The President applauded Chile's free and fair elections as a powerful example to the region and the world. The two leaders discussed their shared commitment to social justice, democracy, human rights, and inclusive growth. President Biden...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. President Biden urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine. He made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine. President Biden also expressed support for diplomacy, starting early next year with the...
From humble roots in Searchlight, Nevada, Harry Reid rose to become one of the great Senate Majority Leaders in American history. He was a man of action, and a man of his word - guided by faith, loyalty, and unshakeable resolve. Throughout his long career of public service, Harry Reid was instrumental in passing landmark legislation...
Via Teleconference 12:41 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you. And good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for the National Security Council background call previewing President Biden's call with President Putin. As a reminder of the ground rules, this call will be on background, attributable to a "senior administration official," with the contents of the...
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 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Small Business Administration (SBA): Dean Schamore, USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, Kentucky Joe Aull, USDA State Executive Director,...
Via Teleconference 11:09 A.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, everyone. And thanks for joining what is a phone briefing today. We expect to return to our regular format next week. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an "Omicron in the U.S." update and discuss CDC's updated guidance for people who test positive for COVID. Dr. Fauci...
Q: What is France's reaction to this morning's announcement of the dissolution of the Memorial NGO's Human Rights Center? A: I refer you to yesterday's detailed statement by Jean-Yves Le Drian.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will hold a phone call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Thursday, December 30, 2021 to discuss a range of topics, including upcoming diplomatic engagements with Russia. The Biden Administration continues to engage in extensive diplomacy with our European Allies and partners, consulting and coordinating on a common approach...
Harry Reid and I grew up on different sides of the country, but we came from the same place where certain values run deep. Loyalty. Faith. Resolve. Service. During the two decades we served together in the United States Senate, and the eight years we worked together while I served as Vice President, Harry met...
Our country has lost an honorable public servant. Harry Reid rose through the ranks in Washington, becoming Senate Majority Leader, but he never forgot his humble beginnings in Searchlight, Nevada - and he always fought for working families and the poor. Leader Reid also got things done: from expanding access to healthcare through the Affordable...
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution announced that the B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), constitutes a variant of concern. The WHO further reported that the number of cases of this variant appeared to be increasing in almost...
France condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack carried out on December 25 in the city of Beni, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's North Kivu province, which killed several people and left many casualties. It offers its condolences to the victims' loved ones and to the Congolese authorities and extends its solidarity to those who were injured. The perpetrators of this attack must be identified and brought to (...)
