Foreign Affairs

Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference

<p>Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. 7:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. Thank you. Please be seated. Well, good evening. We just concluded this year’s NATO Summit. And the consensus among the members was it was a great success. It was especially momentous because it represented the 75th year of the most important military&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/11/remarks-by-president-biden-in-press-conference-9/">Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jul 12 2024

Remarks by President Biden on the Ukraine Compact

<p>Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. 5:40 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, I’m sure my fellow leaders are tired of hearing from all of us, but we had an important thing to do today, and it’s a way to close this conference. Good afternoon, everyone. When Putin launched his brutal war over two years ago,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/11/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-ukraine-compact/">Remarks by President Biden on the Ukraine Compact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jul 12 2024

Russia – Sentencing of human rights defender Oleg Orlov (12 Jul. 2024)

France was outraged to learn that the Russian human rights defender Oleg Orlov's two-and-a-half year prison sentence was upheld, following a trial in which the rights of the defense were systematically flouted. This decision is all the more troubling as Mr. Orlov is in poor health and has been subjected to ill-treatment since his initial trial. France condemns this latest example of Russia's authoritarian excesses and calls on the Russian authorities to release all political prisoners (…)

Updated: Fri Jul 12 2024

Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

<p>NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Carl Whitney Bentzel, of Maryland, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029. (Reappointment) Deborah Lynn Halvorson Bush, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2027, vice Erhard R. Chorle, term expired. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/11/nominations-and-withdrawals-sent-to-the-senate-13/">Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan

<p>Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. 11:33 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thank you for joining this on-the-record gaggle with Jake Sullivan. We have only a short amount of time, so we probably have time to take questions from the room, but we&#8217;re going to turn to Jake now. MR. SULLIVAN: So, we obviously feel&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/07/11/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

President Biden Announces Nominees

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as leaders in his administration: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as Republican members of boards and commissions that are required, by statute or longstanding practice, to include bipartisan membership. Kali C.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/11/president-biden-announces-nominees-3/">President Biden Announces Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

President Joe Biden Launches the Ukraine Compact

<p>Today, President Biden launched the Ukraine Compact at an event with 32 allies and partners as part of our commitment to Ukraine’s long term security. This Compact fulfills the promise President Biden and these countries made in Vilnius in 2023 to negotiate long-term bilateral security agreements with Ukraine to support Ukraine as it defends itself now, and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/11/president-joe-biden-launches-the-ukraine-compact/">President Joe Biden Launches the Ukraine Compact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine today to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in response to Russia’s continued aggression. The leaders discussed the state of the battlefield and ongoing U.S. efforts to provide Ukraine with the equipment it needs to defend itself. During the meeting, President Biden announced an additional&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/11/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-3/">Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom at the White House.  President Biden congratulated Prime Minister Starmer on his appointment and noted the United Kingdom’s role as a key U.S. ally on a wide range of global issues.  The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening U.S.-UK cooperation&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/10/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-prime-minister-keir-starmer-of-the-united-kingdom/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event

<p>James B. Dudley High SchoolGreensboro, North Carolina 2:22 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can we hear it for Devin? (Applause.) A rising senior, a soon-to-be voter, and one of our nation&#8217;s incredible young leaders. Devin, you are spectacular. (Applause.) Good afternoon, Greensboro! (Applause.) Oh, it&#8217;s so good to be back. It&#8217;s so good to be&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/11/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-9/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

Russia – Conviction of Yulia Navalnaya (11 Jul. 2024)

France condemns the conviction in absentia of Yulia Navalnaya and the arrest warrant against her issued by the Russian authorities. This is another worsening of the authoritarian direction taken by the Russian regime. It is a cynical, revolting decision, the Russian authorities being responsible for the unjustifiable death of Alexey Navalny in prison on 16 February 2024, and a demonstration of the Russian regime's determination to stop Yulia Navalnaya resuming his fight against corruption (…)

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on U.S. Actions Against Transnational Criminal Organization Tren de Aragua

<p>Today, the Biden-Harris Administration took new actions to halt the spread of Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal organization from Venezuela that is involved in violent criminal acts, and hold their members and associates to account. First, the Department of the Treasury designated Tren de Aragua as a significant transnational criminal organization . As a result, all property and interests in property of Tren de Aragua that are in the United States or in the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/11/statement-from-nsc-spokesperson-adrienne-watson-on-u-s-actions-against-transnational-criminal-organization-tren-de-aragua/">Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on U.S. Actions Against Transnational Criminal Organization Tren de Aragua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 11 2024

Israel / Palestinian Territories – Situation in Gaza (10 Jul. 2024)

France is deeply troubled by reports concerning several Israeli strikes against schools sheltering displaced persons in Gaza, including an UNRWA-run school and a school connected with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Yesterday's strike against the al-Awda school, which left several dead, is the third such strike targeting a school harboring displaced persons since last Saturday. We call for a full investigation into these strikes. Targeting schools is unacceptable, especially those (…)

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

Joint Statement from United States and Germany on Long-Range Fires Deployment in Germany

<p>Following discussions ahead of the NATO Summit, the governments of the United States and Germany released the following joint statement: The United States will begin episodic deployments of the long-range fires capabilities of its Multi-Domain Task Force in Germany in 2026, as part of planning for enduring stationing of these capabilities in the future. When&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/10/joint-statement-from-united-states-and-germany-on-long-range-fires-deployment-in-germany/">Joint Statement from United States and Germany on Long-Range Fires Deployment in Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong

<p>TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/10/message-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-hong-kong-2/">Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong

<p>On July 14, 2020, by Executive Order 13936, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the situation with respect to Hong Kong.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/10/notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-hong-kong-4/">Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

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Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Texas Disaster Declaration

<p>Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl from July 5 to July 9, 2024. Federal funding is available to State, tribal, and eligible local governments and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/10/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-texas-disaster-declaration-4/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Texas Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, July 9, 2024

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:34 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everyone. Really sorry for the delay. I just got out of the Oval Office with the president, who wanted me to relay a few me- &#8212; a few new messages to you all on Hurricane Beryl. This is important to him,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/07/09/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-july-9-2024/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, July 9, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a 2024 NATO Summit Spousal Program Event

<p>Washington, D.C. Thank you all for being here. I’m grateful to Anthea and all the incredible curators here for showing us this collection and welcoming us to this wonderful space. First Lady Bess Truman once described her marriage like this: She said, “No matter where I was, when I put out my hand, Harry’s was&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/10/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-a-2024-nato-summit-spousal-program-event/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a 2024 NATO Summit Spousal Program Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum

<p>The Chamber of CommerceWashington, D.C. 1:07 P.M. EDT MR. SULLIVAN: Well, good afternoon. And thank you, everyone, for being here. And, Keith, thank you very much for the kind introduction. I also want to thank the entire team here at the Chamber of Commerce for bringing us together today, because this is a really significant&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/09/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-at-the-nato-summit-defense-industry-forum/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before a Meeting with National Union Leaders

<p>AFL-CIO HeadquartersWashington, D.C. 11:09 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks! (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Please, sit down. Sit down. Hey, look, number one, you know, the way I look at it &#8212; and I was thinking about this last night, knowing I’m going to be here and going from&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/10/remarks-by-president-biden-before-a-meeting-with-national-union-leaders/">Remarks by President Biden Before a Meeting with National Union Leaders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Working Session I of the NATO Summit

<p>Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. 1:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Secretary-General, Allies, friends.  Seventy-five years ago, when our nations created the Alliance, President Truman said, quote, “We hope to create a shield against aggression, the fear of aggression,” and to “permit us to get on with the real business” of creating “government and society.” &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/10/remarks-by-president-biden-before-working-session-i-of-the-nato-summit/">Remarks by President Biden Before Working Session I of the NATO Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 10 2024