James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:36 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Okay, I have a couple of items for all of you at the top. As we mentioned, later today - in our guidance last night, I should say - later today, the President will sign an executive order to make sexual...
Via Teleconference 11:04 A.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on Omicron and the state of the pandemic, and Dr. Fauci will discuss the latest research on development of pan-coronavirus vaccines. First, I'll provide a brief operational update. We have more tools widely available...
State Dining Room 1:13 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Let me begin by thanking all the CEOs of America's major companies for being here today. And they're America's top business leaders, and being here to support the Build Back Better initiative is, I think, important. The economic plan we began with in this administration has shown...
This week, Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.? He will be joined by National Security Council Senior Director for Africa Dana Banks and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Amy Holman. The trip underscores the Biden Administration's commitment to partnering with African nations to solve global...
France is monitoring developments in the situation in Sudan with great concern. Our country condemns the continuing violence against protesters, which led to several additional civilian casualties yesterday, as well as the arrest of humanitarian workers. France reaffirms its commitment to the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people and reiterates its call to fully respect their right to express their opinions peacefully, without fear of violence or (...)
Q : Gunfire was heard late in the day on Sunday in Ouagadougou where mutiny was attempted at several military bases located near the residence of the president of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. What information do you have on the current situation in the country? Do you believe we are witnessing an attempted coup? A : France closely monitoring the events taking place in Burkina Faso. We are paying particular attention to the protection of the French community there. We have (...)
Q : Do you think an agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue should be linked to Iran's release of foreign prisoners? A : We are monitoring the situations of Fariba Adelkhah and Benjamin Brière, who are being detained in Iran, with the utmost attention and concern. As we have repeatedly emphasized, Ms. Adelkhah's conviction is not based on any credible evidence; it is purely political and arbitrary. We condemn the decision taken on January 12 to return her to prison with no explanation or (...)
Q : Do you plan on asking your Kiev embassy staff to leave Ukraine, as Washington and London have done? Also, what is your reaction to the information supplied by the Foreign Office accusing Russia of attempting to install a pro-Russian leader in Kiev? Q : The United States has announced the withdrawal of the families of its Kiev embassy staff. The United Kingdom is reportedly doing the same. Given France's EU presidency and status as a sovereign nation, what kind of decision can we expect (...)
Via Teleconference 8:41 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for joining us this morning. Just a quick intro at the top, and then I'll turn it over to our speakers. So, the call today is about our ongoing efforts to answer questions on the severe economic costs the U.S. will impose on Russia with allies and...
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian is taking part in today's meeting of the EU Council of Foreign Ministers. Following on from the foreign ministers' discussions in Brest on January 13 and 14 (in the so-called "Gymnich" format), this meeting will address the security of the EU's eastern neighbors, and especially Ukraine, at a time of growing tension with Russia. The ministers will reaffirm a two-pronged European policy consisting of a) a deterrent posture toward any (...)
"As a nation, we must require serious consequence and accountability for those who commit these crimes. And we must work to stop these crimes before they happen." "Our plan centers on the key pillars of U.S. and global anti-trafficking efforts: prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships...There is a clear line that runs throughout our Administration's work:...
Since day one in office, President Biden has focused on providing America's small businesses with the tools and resources they need to reopen, rehire, and build back better. To-date, the Biden-Harris Administration has distributed more than $400 billion in critical relief to more than 6 million small businesses. President Biden's efforts have not only helped...
Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister Delegate for Tourism, French Nationals Abroad and Francophonie, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Minister Delegate for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, attached to the Minister for the Economy, Finance and the Recovery, will attend an annual meeting with Slim Khalbous, rector of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (Association of French Universities, or AUF), to review progress on joint projects and short- and (...)
The Prime Minister gave a statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a virtual meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
12:19 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, I just have one item. Welcome, MJ. I think - well, I know you've been here before, but it's the first time since I've been here. Q Thank you. MS. PSAKI: Okay, one item for all of you at the top: Last night, President Biden spoke by...
This afternoon, the President met with the White House Competition Council in the East Room to discuss actions they have taken to deliver concrete cost savings to American families and to discuss plans for further action over the weeks, months, and years ahead. The July 9 Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy...
East Room 5:09 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everyone. Please - please sit down. Well, it's good to see all. Let's have a Cabinet meeting. (Laughter.) Really, thank you for what you all are doing. We got a lot more good things to do as well. Back in July, I signed, as you all know,...
2:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Do you guys have any questions? I know you never have questions. Q Do you mind - this morning you had - it seems like you spent a lot of time with your national security team at the White House. Are there any updates on Ukraine, Mr. President? THE PRESIDENT: No, no...
South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 2:06 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Secretary, and good afternoon to everyone. And thank you to the senior administration officials who are gathered here for all of your tireless work. Thank you also to the members of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking for...
Today's announcement by GM - to make its largest investment ever, $7 billion to create 4,000 new jobs at EV manufacturing sites in Michigan - is the latest sign that my economic strategy is helping power an historic American manufacturing comeback. From day one, my Administration has been laser focused on making sure that America...
The House took an important step forward today in advancing legislation that will make our supply chains stronger and reinvigorate the innovation engine of our economy to outcompete China and the rest of the world for decades to come. The proposals laid out by the House and Senate represent the sort of transformational investments in...
President Biden looks forward to welcoming Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to the White House on January 31, 2022. The visit provides an opportunity for the President and Amir to consult on a range of regional and global issues of mutual interest, including promoting security and prosperity in the Gulf and broader...
France strongly condemns the missile attacks against the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on January 23 and 24, for which the Houthis claimed responsibility. This followed the Houthi attacks on Abu Dhabi on January 17. France reiterates its support for the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and its commitment to their security and regional stability. France deplores the many civilian victims of the airstrikes against Yemen on January 20 and 21, in Sanaa and Hodeidah, and offers its condolences to (...)
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:39 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Monday. Okay. This afternoon, the President will meet with the White House Competition Council to discuss its success thus far in providing concrete cost savings to - for Americans families, and to discuss plans for further actions in the weeks, months,...
