On Friday, November 12, 2021, the President signed into law: H.R. 3475, which designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Columbus, Georgia, as the Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic, Thank you to Representatives Bishop, Ferguson, Johnson, A. Scott, D. Scott, Carter, Williams, Allen, McBath, Loudermilk, Bourdeaux, Clyde, Hice, and Green and Senators...
A year after fighting ceased in Nagorno-Karabakh, M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, held a meeting today with Messrs Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan respectively, for separate bilateral meetings during their visit to France for the UNESCO General Assembly. Following these bilateral meetings, the Minister opened a joint meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani ministers under the aegis of the Minsk Group's (...)
Q: Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi said that Israel is accelerating its operational preparations for a possible strike against Iranian nuclear facilities. Do such statements complicate your efforts to reach an agreement in Vienna? A: Iran says it is prepared to return to the Vienna negotiations, which it had suspended on June 20, on November 29. Deputy Minister Ali Bagheri Kani reaffirmed this intention during his consultations with the Political Director on November 9. (...)
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, after carefully considering the reports submitted to the Congress by the Energy Information Administration, including the report submitted in August 2021, and other relevant factors, including global economic conditions, the level of spare capacity, and the availability...
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in key roles: Amanda Bennett, Nominee for Chief Executive Officer at the United States Agency for Global Media Jose Emilio Esteban, Nominee for Under Secretary for Food Safety at the Department of Agriculture Geeta Rao Gupta, Nominee for Ambassador...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:32 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Welcome back. Q Welcome back! MS. PSAKI: Thank you. Okay. I have a couple of items for all of you at the top. First, let me say it's great to be back with all of you, although as a longtime hater...
Q: This morning, Mr. Le Drian and Mr. Lemoyne are giving a presentation at the Council of Ministers on "priority reforms" at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Can you explain what these are? A: As part of its digital revamping of public services, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is adopting changes to simplify the lives of users. Mr. Le Drian and the Minister of State for Tourism, French Nationals Abroad and Francophonie presented the following projects to the Council (...)
South Lawn 5:33 P.M. EST Q What do you think about the situation on the border between Poland and Belarus? THE PRESIDENT: I think it's of great concern. We've communicated our concern to Russia, and we've communicated our concern to Belarus. And we think it's a problem. 5:33 P.M. EST
Cabinet Room 2:36 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to thank you all for being here. I want to thank Vice President Harris, who is on the line. I asked her to go to Paris to meet with Macron - with President Macron - and to work on some things relating to Libya and...
Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Florence Parly, Minister for the Armed Forces, received their Russian counterparts, Ministers Sergey Lavrov and Sergey Shoygu, within the framework of the Franco-Russian Cooperation Council for Security Issues. This meeting is part of firm and rigorous dialogue that France is engaging in with Russia in order to increase the predictability and stability of our relations. At this meeting, political and military dimensions of (...)
Q: The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, a very close ally of France, was in Damascus yesterday to meet with President Assad. Is that a move you support? A: It is not our role to talk about our partners' sovereign choices. As far as we are concerned, there is currently no incentive to normalize relations with the Syrian regime while the political process in Syria as at a standstill and large-scale human rights violations are continuing on the ground. France remains determined to (...)
I welcome the decision taken by the United States to support the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. Three years after its launch by the French President at the first Paris Peace Forum in November 2018, the United States is joining more than 1,200 players, including 80 States, public and local authorities, private stakeholders and civil society organizations which have endorsed this initiative to support our vision of a safe, neutral and free cyberspace.
France condemns the targeted attack against journalists Rasha al-Harazi and Mahmoud al-Otmi in Aden on November 9. It must be thoroughly investigated. At a time when the freedom of the press and the safety of journalists are under increasing attack, France reiterates the need to protect them worldwide. France reaffirms its commitment to press freedom and to the safety of journalists and all those whose voice adds to the public debate. The Minister will promote this goal at the meeting of (...)
On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the President signed into law: H.R. 3919, the "Secure Equipment Act of 2021," which requires the Federal Communications Commission to adopt rules clarifying that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that poses an unacceptable risk to national security. Thank you to Representatives Scalise and...
Exposure to contaminants and environmental hazards poses a major health concern for veterans of all generations. There are also gaps and delays in the scientific evidence demonstrating conclusive links between known exposures and health impacts, leaving many veterans without access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and high-quality treatment to address significant health conditions....
Joe Biden believes that there's no greater economic engine in the world than the hard work and ingenuity of the American people. But for too long, the economy has worked great for those at the top, while working families get squeezed. President Biden promised to rebuild the backbone of the country - the middle class...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of COP26 in Glasgow today.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday gave a press conference at COP26.
Arlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia 11:57 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Secretary. Folks, being President of the United States, you are afforded many opportunities to try to express your love, commitment, and admiration for the American people. And I must say to you that the single greatest honor...
Port of BaltimoreBaltimore, Maryland 4:17 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. We have an expression - we used to have an expression when I served in the Senate - Senator Van Hollen - they said - when they wanted to make some statement that was personal, they'd say, "A point of...
From November 8-10, Deputy National Security Advisory for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger was in Brussels to continue the Biden Administration's work with allies and international partners to advance cybersecurity on both sides of the Atlantic, to promote responsible state behavior in cyberspace, and to work together to chart a 21st century course for...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Head of Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine. They discussed the progress made on bilateral priorities identified by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in their September 1 joint statement. Both sides welcomed the November 10 re-launch of the bilateral...
Q: What is France's reaction to the migrant crisis on the border between Poland and Belarus? The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, urged Member States on Monday to approve new sanctions against the Belarusian authorities. Will France support new sanctions? Q: Is France in favor of imposing penalties on European companies that transport passengers to Belarus, supposedly for "tourism" purposes, although that is unlikely? Should a fine be paid to Poland should the (...)
Following her meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a number of collaborative initiatives that the United States will undertake alongside France and other countries to address global issues and emerging threats. She is announcing expanded cooperation on space and support for efforts to advance international cooperation in cybersecurity. ...
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency...
