Remarks by President Biden Announcing Cessation of Hostilities Between Israel and Hezbollah

Four years ago, President Biden pledged to restore U.S. leadership and strengthen our partnerships to make America more secure and prosperous. Through his leadership at the G20, President Biden has rallied his fellow leaders to address big cross-border challenges.

Today, I had the honor of awarding Cecile Richards the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

With absolute courage, she fearlessly leads us forward to be the America we say we are – a nation of freedom. Through her work to lift up the dignity of workers, defend and advance women’s reproductive rights and equality, and mobilize Americans to exercise their power to vote, she has carved an inspiring legacy.

The 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics aren’t just any champions, but the winningest franchise in league history – now with a record 18 titles!It was my pleasure to welcome their team to the People’s House today.

Our Administration is committed to the urgent work of addressing climate change – so that we can ensure treasures like the Amazon will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Before President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, only 7,000 public service workers had received the forgiveness they were entitled to through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.Because of our Administration’s fixes to the program, over one million public service workers have now had their student debt canceled.2d

This week, I sat down with Governor Cooper and elected officials from hard-hit western North Carolina to thank them in person for their partnership as we continue our focus on hurricane recovery efforts.As I've said before, we are doing everything we can to get your communities what they need in these difficult times.Additionally, you've got my word that we will work with my successor's transition team to explain the urgency of recovery efforts in North Carolina – and urge them to stay there until the job is done.

This year, President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act started capping prescription drug costs for seniors at about $3,500 a year.In the first six months of 2024 alone, that cap has saved people on Medicare nearly $1 billion.That’s real money back in people’s pockets.

Our Administration is proposing new rules under the Affordable Care Act that would allow 52 million women to access no-cost over-the-counter contraception without a prescription. We will keep fighting for reproductive freedom and access to reproductive health care.