Muqata’a Presidential CompoundBethlehem, West Bank 1:24 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT ABBAS: (As interpreted.) Formidable President Biden, we welcome you as a dear guest of Palestine, in the city of Bethlehem, the cradle of our Lord Jesus Christ, on your official visit, which expresses your interest in achieving peace in the land of peace. And today’s meeting,…
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome back from your Thanksgiving holiday. Hope everyone had a restful and wonderful holiday. Okay, I’m going to be really quick at the top. As you see, we have a guest — as you know, we have a guest from National…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Ramstein Air Base, Germany (September 7, 2023) 7:06 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Q Hi. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. Well, thank you for joining us on our trip to New Delhi, India, where we’re going to be headed to the G20, as you all know. As you see to my…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates the Second Anniversary of the Reestablishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Two years ago this week, President Biden signed an executive order reestablishing the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (the “Partnerships Office”). The mission of this office is to serve people in need by collaborating with interested faith-based and community organizations. The Partnerships Office is an essential part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official Previewing President Biden’s Second Day in the Republic of Korea
Via Teleconference 9:12 A.M. KST MODERATOR: Good morning, everybody. I hope you all had a restful night in Seoul. Apologies for the delay. Thanks so much for joining us today on this background call. As mentioned on the invite, this call will be on background, attributable to “senior administration officials,” and embargoed until the call’s…
Background Press Call on the U.S.-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue
Via Teleconference (September 8, 2021) 5:07 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thanks, Nick. And good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to this on-background briefing to discuss tomorrow’s U.S.-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue. For your reference, today our speakers are going to be [senior administration officials]. For the purposes of this call, both speakers should be referred to as “senior administration officials.” The contents…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation with Michael Ealy and Bakari Sellers on the Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour
Johnson C. Smith UniversityCharlotte, North Carolina 12:52 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Indeed. (Laughs.) Can we please applaud Desmond as he walks off the stage? (Applause.) I have to say, Desmond, you are just — you are just an absolute model of…
Update on Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Federal Employees
In order to ensure the health and safety of the Federal workforce and the efficiency of the civil service, President Biden issued an Executive Order on September 9, 2021, requiring COVID-19 vaccination for Federal employees. As of November 22, 2021, Federal employees need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except for limited circumstances where an…
Joint Leaders Statement on AUKUS
As leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, guided by our enduring ideals and shared commitment to the international rules-based order, we resolve to deepen diplomatic, security, and defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, including by working with partners, to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. As part of this effort,…
Readout of the Sixth National Climate Task Force Meeting
On the heels of the President’s recent travel, the National Climate Task Force discussed delivering on President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda Today, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy convened the sixth National Climate Task Force meeting where she was joined by Cabinet members and senior leadership from across the federal government. The Climate Task Force…