The U.S. has made tremendous progress in our fight against COVID-19. Today, Americans have the tools they need to protect against and treat the virus. At the same time, millions of individuals continue to experience prolonged illness from COVID-19, known as "Long COVID." Many report debilitating, lasting symptoms that can persist long after the acute...
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs is visiting Berlin today. Together with his German colleague Ms Annalena Baerbock and his Romanian colleague Mr Bogdan Aurescu, he is co-chairing a Moldova Support Conference in the presence of Ms Natalia Gavrili?a, Moldova's Prime Minister, and Mr Nicu Popescu, its Foreign Minister. The conference will provide an opportunity to step up the international assistance provided to that country - which is suffering the consequences of the war in Ukraine (...)
France is gravely concerned by reports of large-scale abuses in the village of Moura by members of the Malian armed forces accompanied by Russian mercenaries belonging to the Wagner Group. These abuses reportedly took hundreds of civilian lives. France offers its condolences to the victims' families and calls for the prompt launch of national and international investigations in order to assign responsibility for these crimes and bring the perpetrators to justice. France is concerned by the (...)
The Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, met with Polish Deputy Minister for European Affairs Szymon Szynkowski vel S?k in Paris on April 1. They discussed the war in Ukraine and its repercussions, particularly the massive inflow of refugees into the EU and the conditions for welcoming them, aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. They reiterated their condemnation of Russia's aggression against Ukraine in the strongest (...)
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Addressing the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. My Administration has made combating the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert F. Godec, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Thailand. Kalpana Kotagal, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
On 6 April 2022, on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Paris 2024 and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs are organising a 24-hour sporting relay which will pass through all continents and all time zones, involving the general public and figures from the world of sport, by engaging embassies and the overseas French departements, regions and territories (DROM-COM) bearing the ?Terre de Jeux 2024' label. 24 hours of sport around the world In a context where we (...)
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:06 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. We have a return guest: Jake Sullivan, our National Security Advisor, who will give some brief remarks, take some questions. And then we will do a briefing from there. With that, I'll turn it over to Jake. MR. SULLIVAN: Hi, everyone. I hope you...
East Room 1:44 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Good afternoon. Indeed, it is a good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please have a seat, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. It feels good, doesn't it? (Laughs.) (Applause.) President Biden, President Obama, members of Congress, and my fellow Americans: On March 23rd, 2010, the Affordable Care Act...
On April 4, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs will be in Madrid for the 3rd General Assembly of the Sahel Alliance chaired by José Manuel Albares, the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. The international partners attending this meeting will review the strategy related to the fourth pillar of the Sahel Alliance in light of the re-articulation of resources announced on February 17 and in the context of strong political instability in the region, a (...)
It is disappointing that Senate Republicans voted down consideration of a much-needed bill to purchase vaccines, boosters, and life-saving treatments for the American people. As we have repeatedly said, there are consequences for Congress failing to fund our COVID Response. The program that reimbursed doctors, pharmacists and other providers for vaccinating the uninsured had to end...
In response to the needs expressed by the Vanuatu authorities in order to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, France is making active efforts and mounting solidarity operations for the Vanuatu people. In the framework of an operation coordinated by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Crisis and Support Centre (CDCS) and conducted in conjunction with the French Embassy in Port Vila, the New Caledonia Government has provided Vanuatu with 50,000 antigen tests and 50,000 self-tests, as well (...)
Since Day 1, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken on the supply chain disruptions and price increases resulting from the decades-long lack of investment in the nation's goods movement supply chain. The Administration enacted the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring our infrastructure to the 21st century, worked with ports to clear the docks and gets good...
Vice President Harris to Outline Actions for Bolstering Clean School Infrastructure and Transportation to Support Student Learning and Health Administration Launches $500 million Grant Program from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program to Save Schools Money with Energy Upgrades Today, Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing the Biden-Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure to upgrade our public schools...
Naz Durako?lu, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), vice Mary Elizabeth Taylor, resigned. Dean R. Thompson, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Nepal. ###
Fort Lesley J. McNairWashington, D.C. 10:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I have one comment to make before I start the day. You may remember I got criticized for calling Putin a war criminal. Well, the truth of the matter - you saw what happened in Bucha. This warrants him - he is a war criminal. ...
South Lawn 2:08 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I think she can do anything she wants, don't you? Well, hello, everyone. It's an honor to welcome you to the White House out on the lawn here. I heard that helicopter going by. I was hoping the helo wasn't going to land. (Laughter.) Maria, thanks for sharing...
Thomas Elementary SchoolWashington, D.C. 5:18 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Trina. (Laughter.) I am so happy to be surrounded by our young leaders. I am telling you, this is - a highlight of being Vice President is to be around all...
France has decided this evening to expel many Russian personnel posted in France under diplomatic status, whose activities are counter to our security interests. This action is part of a European movement. Our first responsibility is always to ensure the security of French and European citizens.
A few years ago, I visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, which is the site of the Lorraine Motel. I stood on its balcony, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. last stood before a hateful gunman took away his last breath fifty-four years ago today. The motel balcony leads back into Dr. King's...
Today, America once again mourns for another community devastated by gun violence. In a single act in Sacramento, six individuals left dead and at least a dozen more injured. Families forever changed. Survivors left to heal wounds both visible and invisible. I want to thank the first responders in Sacramento, and all those across the...
We are grateful for the Senate's work on a bipartisan plan to help meet some of the country's COVID-19 response needs. The Administration requested $22.5 billion to continue to provide critical protections like vaccines, boosters, treatments, and tests to people here at home and for help putting shots in arms around the world. Every dollar...
I have received reports of massive acts of violence committed by Russian forces in Ukrainian cities and towns that they have occupied in recent weeks, particularly in the town of Bucha. I condemn in the strongest terms these acts constituting war crimes, if they are confirmed.
France welcomes the announcement made by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen, Mr Hans Grundberg, of a two-month truce in Yemen. It notes that all the parties to the conflict responded favourably to the United Nations' proposal for a truce.
Port of WilmingtonWilmington, Delaware 11:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My name is Joe Biden. I am Jill's husband. (Laughter.) It's always a good day when I get to celebrate Delaware or spend time with service members and their families or introduce Jill. That's a trifecta in my family. Governor Carney, Senator Carper, Senator Coons, Congresswoman...
