MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the…
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Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany. The leaders coordinated on their countries’ ongoing steadfast support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. They also reaffirmed their support for Israel’s right to self-defense and discussed the imperative of protecting civilians in Gaza against harm, and ensuring the free flow of life-saving…
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…
Statement by Communications Director Kirsten Allen on the Vice President’s Travel to Germany
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Munich, Germany to attend the 2024 Munich Security Conference from February 15 to February 17, and will deliver a major foreign policy speech. The Vice President will meet with foreign leaders in Munich to advance Biden-Harris Administration priorities, including on Ukraine and the Middle East. Throughout her engagements, the…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Brazilian Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by telephone yesterday with Brazilian Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim. He expressed his condolences on behalf of President Biden and the people of the United States to those who have been impacted by the devastating flooding and landslides in southern Brazil. The National Security Advisor reiterated the United States continued support and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:18 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, a couple things at the top. So, from day one, President Biden has treated climate change with the urgency it requires. Against the backdrop of extreme heat we’ve seen across America, tomorrow President Biden will…
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Petr Fiala of Czechia to the White House
President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Petr Fiala of Czechia to the White House on April 15 to further strengthen the U.S.-Czech relationship. The leaders will reaffirm their resolute support for Ukraine as it defends against Russia’s war of aggression. Czechia is a stalwart NATO Ally celebrating a quarter century in the Alliance this year, and the leaders will underscore their ironclad commitment to NATO, which…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Ukraine Power Outages from Russia’s Missile Strikes
As Russia struggles on the battlefield, it is increasingly turning to horrific attacks against the Ukrainian people with punishing strikes damaging energy grid infrastructure, and deliberately doing so as winter approaches. These strikes do not appear aimed at any military purpose and instead further the goal of the Putin regime to increase the suffering and death of Ukrainian…
Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy
President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to the White House on March 1 to reaffirm the strong relationship between the United States and Italy. They will discuss shared approaches to address global challenges, including their commitment to continue supporting Ukraine as it confronts Russia’s aggression, preventing regional escalation in the Middle East, delivering humanitarian aid to the…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom in Munich, Germany on February 18. The Vice President and Prime Minister Sunak reaffirmed the enduring strength and depth of U.S.-UK relations. The Vice President and the Prime Minister discussed Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, and our continued support for the…
