Via Teleconference 12:16 P.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Thank you for joining us. I’m Jeff Zients, White House COVID Coordinator. I’m pleased to be joined today by Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. We’ve just completed our weekly call with governors from around the country who — where we…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Address
Tomb Field, New York Good morning. I must admit that it is daunting to stand in front of a sign that says “Acta Non Verba” – deeds not words – and then come up here and offer you a bunch of words. But I will do my best. Vice Admiral Nunan. Deputy Secretary Trottenberg. General…
Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, July 29, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:37 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. All right, let’s get going. I have some updates on now what — what was once “BIF,” now it’s “BID.” And hopefully we’ll get it to “BIB”. That’s my joke for the day. (Laughter.) All right. Okay. (Laughter.) Thank you so…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 22, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:50 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, a couple things at the top. Mondays, there’s always a lot to report. I’m sure you feel that way. Later today, the President, the First Lady, the Vice President, and the Second Gentleman will mark the solemn milestone of 500,000 American…
COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
About The Challenge President Biden wants as many Americans as possible to get vaccinated. Doing so is critical to saving lives and helping our country return to normal. While a significant portion of older generations have received the shot, younger Americans lag behind. It is time for younger generations to get their shot. We’re all…
Remarks by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall to the Anti-Defamation League
As Prepared For Delivery: Good morning. It’s my honor to be here with each of you today. When Jonathan asked if I would give keynote remarks at this gathering, I eagerly agreed – because of the vital mission of this organization, the partnership that we have built in the Biden Administration, and the urgent issues…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, February 4, 2021
11:41 A.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. We have a very special guest today. Since his inauguration, President Biden has put diplomacy at the center of the United States’ foreign policy, grounding our international engagement in American values, rebuilding our alliances, and reengaging with international institutions to help strengthen them. Obviously, part of his visit…
JOINT LEADERS’ STATEMENT: ELEVATING UNITED STATES-VIETNAM RELATIONS TO A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
On September 10, 2023, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the United States Joseph R. Biden Jr. (the “Leaders”) met and held talks in Hanoi, Vietnam. The two Leaders hailed a historic new phase of bilateral cooperation and friendship by elevating their nations’ relationship to…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 20, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:14 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good morning. All right. Exciting day today. Oh, afternoon — sorry. We’re a little — a little delayed, given all of the events. A couple of items for all of you at the top. Today marks six months under President Biden’s —…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 24, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:43 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Thank you for your patience today. Promise not to make it a habit. Two items for all of you at the top. As you all know, last month, the White House — we announced the President will be hosting a meeting — would be…
