Wales/Foreign Affairs

Ukraine – France condemns Russia’s latest repeated strikes against Ukraine (4 Sep. 2024)

France strongly condemns Russia's latest repeated deadly strikes against Ukraine. The September 3rd strike against Poltava resulted in one of the heaviest death tolls since the beginning of the war. Today Russia hit the city of Lviv, killing several people including children. France offers its condolences to the families of the numerous victims and assures the Ukrainian authorities of its absolute solidarity in the face of the continuing Russian aggression. The strikes on September 3 and 4 (…)

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

Via Teleconference 12:25 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll get into as many questions as we can. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Thanks for joining. First, on the Middle East. As you all know, on Saturday, in a tunnel in Gaza, Israeli… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/03/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-25/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival

South Lawn 8:42 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, do you have plans to speak to Netanyahu? THE PRESIDENT: I can’t see you or hear you. Q Hi. Do you have any plans to speak to Prime Minister Netanyahu? THE PRESIDENT: Eventually. Q This week? Tomorrow? (Inaudible)? THE PRESIDENT: Eventually. Q On Ukraine — Q What… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-after-marine-one-arrival-25/">Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden at the Investing in America Content Series Kickoff Event

South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:26 P.M. EDT MR. BENJAMIN: Thank you all so much for being here. We’re so delighted to speak to you today and to hear your stories. It’s my pleasure to start the first of what will be many conversations just like this led by our president. It’s also my… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/03/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-investing-in-america-content-series-kickoff-event/">Remarks by President Biden at the Investing in America Content Series Kickoff Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Detroit, MI

Northwestern High School Detroit, Michigan 1:19 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon, Detroit. (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be in the house of labor. (Applause.) Can we hear it for Tyrese? (Applause.) Tyrese, I want to thank you for your extraordinary leadership and all of your words and the heart and soul… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-detroit-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Detroit, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

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Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories (2 Sep. 2024)

France was outraged to learn of Hamas's murder of six hostages, whose bodies were found in the Gaza Strip. Our thoughts go out to their families and close friends, to whom we extend our sincere condolences. France emphatically reiterates the need to reach an agreement now on the release of all the hostages and on a ceasefire. We fully support mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to this end. The release of our compatriots is an absolute priority for (…)

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (2 Sep. 2024)

Q: Regarding Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia this week, what is the attitude of France, a member State of the International Criminal Court, to the fact that the visit might go ahead without an arrest? Does the doctrine of immunity for acting heads of State apply? Is it better for the Russian President to travel, insofar as it may encourage negotiation on the end of Russia's war against Ukraine? A: Each State party to the Rome Statute has an obligation to cooperate with the International (…)

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Situation Room Meeting with U.S. Negotiators of the Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal

Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris met in the White House Situation Room with the U.S. hostage deal negotiation team following the murder of American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages by Hamas. President Biden expressed his devastation and outrage at the murder, and reaffirmed the importance of holding Hamas’s leaders accountable. During the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/02/readout-of-president-bidens-situation-room-meeting-with-u-s-negotiators-of-the-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-release-deal/">Readout of President Biden’s Situation Room Meeting with U.S. Negotiators of the Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival

South Lawn 9:24 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President — Mr. President — THE PRESIDENT: I’m heading to a national security meeting — I’m heading to a national security meeting right now and then going to Pittsburgh. And so, checking on what — following up on what’s happening in Israel, and then I’ll be off to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-after-marine-one-arrival-24/">Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Pittsburgh, PA

IBEW Local 5Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 5:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Hello, Pittsburgh! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. AUDIENCE: Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. AUDIENCE: Thank you, Joe! … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-pittsburgh-pa/">Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Pittsburgh, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

South Lawn 2:20 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, what did you learn from your briefing today? Q Mr. President, (inaudible) about whether you propose a final offer to Israel and Hamas this week? THE PRESIDENT: It’s still being negotiated. Q What parts are being negotiated? Q What would you like to see Netanyahu do? THE… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-53/">Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Statement by Vice President Harris on Hersh Goldberg-Polin

On October 7, Hersh Goldberg-Polin—an American citizen—was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. He was just 23 years old, attending a music festival with friends. We now know he was murdered by Hamas. His body was recovered today in the tunnels under Rafah, along with five other hostages. Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/31/statement-by-vice-president-harris-on-hersh-goldberg-polin/">Statement by Vice President Harris on Hersh Goldberg-Polin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 01 2024

Statement from President Biden on Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas. We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. I am devastated and outraged. Hersh was among the innocents brutally attacked while attending a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/31/statement-from-president-biden-on-hersh-goldberg-polin/">Statement from President Biden on Hersh Goldberg-Polin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 01 2024

A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2024

Every year on Labor Day, we celebrate the dignity of America’s workers and the labor unions they have built. I often say that Wall Street did not build America — the middle class built America, and unions built the middle class. Labor unions have done so much for our Nation — giving workers… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-labor-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2024

During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the extraordinary courage of the hundreds of thousands of children who are facing cancer, who survived cancer, or who were taken too soon by this deadly disease. We offer strength and support to their families and friends, who devotedly care for their loved ones through… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-childhood-cancer-awareness-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2024

Too many Americans know the pain of losing a mother, sister, wife, daughter, or friend to ovarian cancer — the deadliest of all female reproductive system cancers. This year alone, nearly 20,000 women will be diagnosed with this terrible disease. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the memories of all the women… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Preparedness Month, 2024

During National Preparedness Month, we honor our first responders for their bravery in helping us respond to natural disasters, and we recommit to equipping Americans with the resources they need to overcome the climate crisis and bouts of extreme weather and emerge stronger, more resilient, and more secure. Across the country, historic heat waves, flooding,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-preparedness-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Preparedness Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2024

Too many Americans know the grief of losing a father, son, brother, or friend to prostate cancer. Nearly 300,000 American men get diagnosed with this terrible disease and over 35,000 people lose their lives to it, making prostate cancer the second leading cause of cancer death for men. This National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-prostate-cancer-awareness-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Recovery Month, 2024

This month, we recognize the more than 21 million Americans in recovery from substance use disorder. They exemplify courage, hope, and resilience as they seek new beginnings and help countless others find pathways to healing. People in recovery serve in every sector of society as business leaders, public servants, community leaders, and more. During… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-recovery-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Recovery Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, 2024

Every person in this country deserves to live a healthy and fulfilling life, but nationwide, approximately 100,000 Americans have Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) — a painful genetic blood disorder that causes life-threatening complications such as strokes, infections, and organ damage. Those living with SCD often have to put the goals and plans of everyday… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Wilderness Month, 2024

America’s beautiful natural landscapes are part of our Nation’s identity, history, and heritage. One century ago, the Gila Wilderness was established as our country’s first designated wilderness area, protecting this national treasure and beginning a new era of Federal conservation. Across our Nation, designated wilderness areas protect some of our most precious sites… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-wilderness-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Wilderness Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories (30 Aug. 2024)

France expresses its deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the Palestinian Territories following the latest Israeli actions. In Gaza, the intensity of the Israeli attacks against schools and shelters for displaced persons is resulting in an unacceptable number of civilian casualties. France stresses that it is imperative for all countries, including Israel, to abide by international humanitarian law. In this regard, attacks on humanitarian workers or UN personnel are (…)

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on an Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian F

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for pay adjustments for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2025. Title 5, United States Code, authorizes me to implement alternative plans for pay adjustments for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/30/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-alternative-plan-for-pay-adjustments-for-civilian-federal-employees/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on an Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian Federal Employees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor Sullivan’s Meeting with Quad and Ukrainian Counterparts

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan convened a meeting at the White House today with French Diplomatic Counselor to the President Emmanuel Bonne, German Chancellery Foreign and Security Policy Advisor Jens Ploetner, British National Security Advisor Tim Barrow and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak to discuss our strong and steadfast… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/30/readout-of-national-security-advisor-sullivans-meeting-with-quad-and-ukrainian-counterparts-2/">Readout of National Security Advisor Sullivan’s Meeting with Quad and Ukrainian Counterparts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024