James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:51 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I’ve just got two things at the top, and then we’ll get going. Today, President Biden attended the annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, where he honored the lives and service of fallen officers across the country.…
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:15 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey. Happy Monday, everyone. Q Hello. Q Happy Monday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, okay. I just have two things at the top before I turn it over to our National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan. So, I wo- — I would like to share some encouraging…
A Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month, 2024
For centuries, the perseverance, hope, and unshakeable faith of the Jewish people have inspired people around the world. During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the immeasurable impact of Jewish values, contributions, and culture on our Nation’s character and recommit to realizing the promise of America for all Jewish Americans.…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
Via Teleconference 11:12 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining us. Hope everyone was able to take some time off yesterday, if you were, and relax. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then as always, we’ll get through as many questions as we can. MR. KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. What…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Isaac Herzog of Israel
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed President Isaac Herzog of Israel to the White House. The two discussed the special significance of Herzog’s July 19 address to a Joint Meeting of Congress to commemorate Israel’s 75th anniversary, 35 years after an address by his father President Chaim Herzog, reflective of the enduring nature of our…
Letter Regarding Critical National Security Funding Needs for FY 2024
The Honorable Patrick McHenrySpeaker Pro Tempore of the House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker Pro Tempore: Over the coming weeks, the Administration looks forward to continued engagement with members of both parties to reach a comprehensive, bipartisan agreement to fund the Government and invest in critical national priorities. As part of that process, the…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby En Route Avoca, PA
12:55 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I just have one thing at the top, and then I’ll turn it over to the Admiral. Starting today, the President will kick off his three-day swing through Pennsylvania. As you know, we’re on our way to his hometown of Scranton, where he will deliver remarks at a campaign event. I’ll refer…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
1:19 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Good to see everyone. Have a couple things at the top before I turn it over to the Admiral. As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, President Biden has made it a top priority to ensure that the Palestinian people receive urgently needed humanitarian aid. This…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
2:03 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, thank you — Thursday afternoon. (Laughter.) So, a couple of things, and then we’ll go into the Q&A. I — do I — I sound like I — do I sound like I have an echo? Q Yes. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: …
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Israel’s 75th Independence Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend our best wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate 75 years of statehood. When David Ben-Gurion declared Israel’s independence in 1948, he announced the birth of a state “based on freedom, justice and peace.” Just 11 minutes later, President Truman announced that…
