Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Portland, Oregon 1:32 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us on President Biden's first trip to Oregon and Washington. I know you all got a background memo last night, but just a few points about this trip I wanted to highlight. The focus of the President's...
San Francisco International AirportSan Francisco, California Q Two questions for you, to start. THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Inaudible). (Laughs.) Q Okay, two questions for you. First, do you have any reaction to the latest sanctions from Russia that would bar your entry into the country? And then, second, on Title 42, would you be in favor...
UCSF Mission Bay Medical CenterSan Francisco, California 2:12 P.M. PDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat. Please, have a seat. Adrienne, thank you so very much for telling your story and for your courage and for your fortitude and all that you do. Thank you for that. I've spent a good deal of time...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with President David Panuelo of the Federated States of Micronesia to affirm the abiding U.S. commitment to the security and prosperity of the Freely Associated States, as well as to discuss issues of common concern in the Pacific Islands region. Noting the appointment of Special Presidential Envoy Ambassador...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Finance Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore today at the White House. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Wong reflected on the strength of the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership and reviewed opportunities to build on the momentum generated by Prime Minister Lee's recent visit to the United States, including his discussions with President...
President Biden looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece to the White House on May 16, 2022. The Prime Minister's visit provides an opportunity to affirm our strong bilateral partnership and to celebrate 201 years of Greek independence. The leaders will discuss ongoing efforts with Allies and partners to support the people of Ukraine and impose...
President Biden is using all the tools at his disposal to address Putin's Price Hike at the pump. Today, the Department of Energy announced that it has awarded contracts for all of the initial thirty million barrels it put up for sale as part of the emergency release of 1 million barrels per day in...
Q: According to President Putin, the siege of the Azovstal factory in Mariupol has begun. Is France paying special attention to the way that sieges are unfolding? A: France is very concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Mariupol. We continue to call on Russia to end this siege and, in particular, to allow any civilians who would like to leave to do so freely and safely in the direction of their choosing. We also call on Russia to allow humanitarian organizations on the (...)
France applauds the United States' commitment to not conduct any destructive, direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing. This initiative contributes to the efforts of a growing number of states to promote norms for responsible behavior that will strengthen the security and stability of space activities. This is the goal of the international working group on reducing space threats that will be part of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament and discussions scheduled to take (...)
Since the launch of the Collaborative Migration Management Strategy, the U.S. Government has made progress with its partners on each line of action, setting the strong foundation of collaborative migration management upon which to further build. The February 2, 2021 Executive Order, Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes of Migration, to Manage...
President Biden is committed to ensuring federal resources and opportunities that can benefit rural America actually reach rural America. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is launching the Rural Partners Network (RPN), a new whole-of-government effort led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to transform the way federal agencies partner with rural places to create economic...
New Initiatives Remove Barriers to Local Clean Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Since taking office, President Biden has prioritized expanding clean energy technologies as part of his historic efforts to tackle the climate crisis - all while helping American families lower their energy costs and creating good-paying, union jobs. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) - like...
Today the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs will host Retno Marsudi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The two ministers will address the war in Ukraine and its regional and international consequences against the backdrop of the Indonesian G20 presidency. They will also discuss the G20 agenda enabling that forum to respond to global challenges, taking into account all the repercussions of the war in Ukraine, including its consequences for global food (...)
The Prime Minister yesterday spoke to Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday spoke with leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Romania, Japan, European Commission, European Council, and the NATO Secretary General.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masrour Barzani.
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:05 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Hello. Okay, a couple of items for all of you at the top. As you know, the President is headed to the West Coast tomorrow, and I wanted to give you a quick preview of his first trip to Oregon and Washington. ...
Cabinet Room 4:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Okay. Secretary Austin, Deputy Secretary Hicks, and General Milley, my - and all our other outstanding military leaders around this Cabinet table: I'm honored to welcome you to the White House. And I really mean it - I'm honored to welcome you to the White House. Above all,...
New Hampshire Port AuthorityPortsmouth, New Hampshire 2:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr. Mayor. (Applause.) Please, take a seat if you have one. I once, several years ago, said, "Everybody take a seat." There were about - it was an evening - there were about 2,000 people out in the...
Economic Club of New York As Prepared for Delivery Introduction Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks to Barbara Van Allen and the entire team at the Economic Club of New York for hosting me today. It's great to be here. In the early days of the Republic, Alexander Hamilton prepared a series of reports to Congress that...
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 3197, the "Save the Liberty Theater Act of 2021," which directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the City of Eunice, Louisiana, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to specified parcels...
Task Force kicked off Earth Week by highlighting historic progress on climate Today, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy held the eleventh meeting of the National Climate Task Force to launch a week of Administration actions leading up to Earth Day that build on President Biden's historic progress to tackle the climate crisis and reduce emissions...
April 2022 Vice President Harris has led the Root Causes Strategy, which aligns U.S. Government efforts to address the economic, governance, and security drivers of irregular migration from Central America. The Biden-Harris Administration's comprehensive strategy combines significant U.S. Government resources with substantial private sector investments to support the long-term development of the region. To advance...
New U.S. Commitment on Destructive Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite Missile Testing Today at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that the United States commits not to conduct destructive, direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing, and that the United States seeks to establish this as a new international norm for responsible behavior in space. The Vice President also called on other...
Q: Clashes broke out this morning in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Do you have any comment ? A: France is concerned by this morning's violence in Jerusalem and by the clashes that left many dead and injured in the Palestinian Territories. We call for the utmost restraint and urge the parties to avoid all forms of violence. France calls for observing and preserving the historic Status Quo at Jerusalem's holy places and reaffirms Jordan's vital role in this regard. France reiterates its strong (...)
