Via Teleconference (July 28, 2021) 4:01 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Thank you so much, Josh. Hello, everyone, and welcome. On behalf of the NSC, I’d like to welcome you to this call on migration strategy. I’m going to introduce our speakers in a second, but I just want to go over the ground rules. …
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Memorandum on Redressing Our Nation’s and the Federal Government’s History of Discriminatory Housing Practices and Policies
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Background and Policy. Diverse and inclusive communities strengthen our democracy. But our Nation’s history has been one of…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, September 22, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:08 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, today, the administration announced a historic new donation in the global fight to defeat COVID-19. President Biden announced that the United States is purchasing an additional half a billion Pfizer vaccines to donate to low- and lower-middle income countries around the world. Before…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:17 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Over the past few days, we have seen the traumatizing impact of the gun violence epidemic in our country: At Morgan State University in Baltimore, where a joyful Homecoming Week was interrupted by violence. In Holyoke,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 5, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:58 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. It’s a busy day here, I would say. Okay. Today, as you all know, we announced new actions to cut healthcare costs through the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to President Obama and President Biden, America is more covered than before and well on its way…
On-the-Record Press Call by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the President’s Trip to Europe
Via Teleconference 12:48 P.M. EDT MS. HORNE: Thank you, Operator. Hi, everyone, and thanks for joining us on short notice. Today’s call will be on the record, and our speaker will be National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Jake, I’ll turn it over to you for some opening comments, and then we’re happy to take your…
FACT SHEET: Kenya State Visit to the United States
Today, President Biden welcomes President Ruto of Kenya for a State Visit and Dinner to celebrate and deepen ties between our two nations. This visit marks 60 years of official U.S.-Kenya partnership. This partnership is founded on shared values, deep cooperation, and a common vision for the future. The two leaders’ agenda showcases how our…
Remarks by President Biden on Evacuations in Afghanistan
East Room 1:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I’ve just met with the Vice President, Secretary Blinken, Secretary Austin, National Security Advisor Sullivan, and other members the national security leadership team in the Situation Room to discuss our ongoing efforts to evacuate American citizens, third-country civilians, Afghan allies, and vulnerable Afghans. And I want…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 27, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:07 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, I have no toppers today. Don’t be so disappointed. And I know we have a hard out for some people to gather, so we will all keep you updated on when that needs to happen. But, Zeke, why don’t you kick us off? Q …
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS AND PRESIDENT GIAMMATTEI OF GUATEMALA IN JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE
Palacio Nacional de la CulturaGuatemala City, Guatemala 11:45 A.M. CST PRESIDENT GIAMMATTEI: (As interpreted.) Thank you very much. You may take your seats, please. Truth be said, for the government and people of Guatemala, the visit by Madam Vice President of the United States represents the opportunity to be able to work on a…
