This year, at least 46 transgender individuals in this country-and hundreds more around the world-were killed in horrifying acts of violence. Each of these lives was precious. Each of them deserved freedom, justice, and joy. Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those we lost in the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans,...
The following is the text of a Joint Statement by North American Leaders: We, the leaders of North America, met today in Washington, DC for the first time since 2016 to reaffirm the strength of our relationship and to chart a new path for our collaboration at a time when we face incredibly complex global...
Q : With regard to Peng Shuai: is the French government expressing doubt on the safety of the tennis player made famous by the Rolland-Garros tournament? Is it possible for Paris to disregard this situation? A : We are concerned by the lack of information on the whereabouts of tennis player Peng Shuai, which is worrying the international community and the sports community. We call on the Chinese authorities to implement their commitments to the fight against violence against women, (...)
Today President Biden met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico for the North American Leaders' Summit. They reiterated our strong ties and integration, and willingness to chart a new path for our partnership at a time when we face incredibly complex global challenges. The Leaders pledged...
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian spoke yesterday by phone with his new Japanese counterpart, Yoshimasa Hayashi, on the occasion of his appointment. Following on from the conversation between President Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the minister underscored the importance of the exceptional partnership between France and Japan. Mr. Le Drian welcomed progress on bilateral cooperation with Japan in the Indo-Pacific. He emphasized the importance of (...)
Presidential Determination No. 2022-05 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement between the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information I have reviewed and concur in the...
As part of the Biden Administration's commitment to revitalizing global partnerships and alliances, President Biden will convene leaders from across the African continent for the second U.S. – Africa Leaders Summit next year. This Summit will continue efforts to strengthen ties with African partners based on principles of mutual respect and shared interests and values. It...
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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:23 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Hi. MS. PSAKI: Okay. A lot going on here. I will warn you: We have some charts - (laughter) - to begin our briefing today. Settle in, everyone. Just to give you all an update and really give the American people...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:38 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Okay, a couple of items for you today. Not much going on around here, obviously. You've all seen the President's statement we issued this morning on the House passing his Build Back Better Agenda for the middle class, which came just three...
Today the White House hosted a meeting of governors and federal and state officials on the frontlines of helping families address home heating costs this winter. The discussion focused on deploying unprecedented resources provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), including $4.5 billion in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as...
South Lawn 2:23 P.M. EST Q Mr. President, when do you expect the bill to hit your desk, sir? Q Do you have any - do you have any reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict? THE PRESIDENT: I just heard a moment ago. Q Do you have any reaction? THE PRESIDENT: I - I didn't...
Oval Office 3:40 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, welcome. Mr. President, it's a delight to have you here. The President I were just talking about the long, over - almost 200-year relationship with Mexico. And we were talking about - I was explaining why Roosevelt and Lincoln were - their portraits were up here on the wall. And...
Rose Garden 3:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Please be seated. I'm honored to welcome you, for the first time as President, to a Thanksgiving tradition here at the White House that reminds us to have a little bit of fun and to always be grateful. You know, as a University of Delaware...
East Room 5:23 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: All right, please sit down. Well, it's an honor - I assume this is on. It's an honor to - to welcome our two closest neighbors to the White House today: President López Obrador and Prime Minister Trudeau. I want to thank them for joining me in this first North...
We are deeply troubled by the announcement of a lawsuit filed by the Russian Prosecutor General's Office aimed at dissolving the civil society organization Memorial in this 100th anniversary year of the birth of its founder, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Andrei Sakharov. We are closely monitoring developments in this lawsuit. It is essential to preserve this organization, which is unparalleled in its scope and in its effort to promote historical research into the tragedies of the past, access (...)
COVID-19 was a wake-up call for humanity. It revealed the devastating impact of infectious disease on our health and our societies. It also uncovered our shared vulnerability to catastrophic biological events and the lost lives, economic downturn, and global destabilization that they can cause. As we work to end the COVID-19 pandemic, we must simultaneously...
From November 15-17, Deputy National Security Advisory for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger traveled to Japan to continue the Biden-Harris Administration's coordination with international partners to advance cybersecurity, promote responsible state behavior in cyberspace, and chart a 21st century course for cybersecurity and emerging technology. The United States and Japan are committed to deepening our Alliance and to fulfilling its...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey. They discussed next steps in U.S.-Turkey bilateral engagements following the meeting between President Biden and President Erdogan in Rome on October 31. They exchanged views on a range of regional issues, including developments in Ukraine,...
While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. I know that we're not going to heal our country's...
Jill and I extend our warmest wishes to the Sikh community on the 552nd anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith. Guru Nanak's visionary message of equality, peace, and service is as important today as it was five centuries ago. His teachings emphasize the dignity and equal...
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("Bipartisan Infrastructure Law") is a once-in-a-generation investment in our infrastructure and economic competitiveness. For far too long, Washington policymakers have celebrated "infrastructure week" without ever agreeing to build infrastructure. The President promised to work across the aisle to deliver results and rebuild our crumbling infrastructure. After the President put...
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Belarus We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn the Belarus regime's orchestration of irregular migration across its borders. These callous acts are putting peoples' lives at risk. We are united in our solidarity with Poland, as well as Lithuania and Latvia, who have been targeted by this provocative use of irregular (...)
France condemns the arrest of Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi on November 16 and calls for her release. The spokesperson for the Defenders of Human Rights Center established by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi, Narges Mohammadi is a prominent defender of fundamental liberties in Iran. Her activities, particularly in support of abolishing the death penalty and combating violence against women, have already earned her several unacceptable sentences to prison and (...)
Q: Your repeated calls for Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) without delay have not had an impact. To the contrary, yesterday the IAEA issued a report on Iran's activities, including the agency's growing inability to monitor that country's nuclear activities, including those at the Karaj facility. Do you believe it is necessary to push for a resolution to send a message to Iran during the Board of Governors meeting next week, or are you afraid that a (...)
