National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is traveling to Brussels, Belgium on February 7. There, he will meet with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg and join a North Atlantic Council meeting of his counterparts from our NATO Allies. In these meetings, Mr. Sullivan will discuss a variety of key issues ahead of the 75th Anniversary Summit in…
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Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Chancellor Scholz of Germany to the White House
President Biden will welcome German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to the White House on February 9. The two leaders will reaffirm their resolute support for Ukraine’s defense of its land and its people against Russia’s war of aggression. They will discuss efforts to prevent regional escalation in the Middle East, their steadfast support for Israel’s right to self-defense, and the…
Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
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…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Expands U.S. Sanctions Authorities to Target Financial Facilitators of Russia’s War Machine
Today, President Biden signed a new Executive Order (E.O.) that strengthens U.S. sanctions authorities against financial facilitators of Russia’s war machine. The E.O. makes clear to foreign financial institutions that they risk losing access to the U.S. financial system if they facilitate significant transactions relating to Russia’s military industrial base. The E.O. also provides authority…
FACT SHEET: Update on the United States Commitment to Expanding Access to Medicines Around the World
Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has worked to ensure the United States is better prepared for the next pandemic. U.S. national security and prosperity depend on countries around the world being prepared to prevent outbreaks when possible, and to rapidly detect and respond to emerging infectious disease threats when they occur. Detecting infectious disease…
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…
Joint Statement by President Biden and President von der Leyen
The United States and the European Union share the most comprehensive and dynamic economic relationship in the world. Our partnership is based on shared values and principles, including the responsibility to protect our planet for future generations and defend our workers. Today, the United States and the European Union are taking new steps to deepen…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with South African National Security Advisor Sydney Mufamadi
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke on the phone yesterday with South African National Security Advisor Dr. Sydney Mufamadi. The two National Security Advisors reaffirmed the strong partnership between South Africa and the United States, and discussed a wide range of topics, including a shared commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza;…
Remarks By President Biden Providing an Update on Russia and Ukraine
Roosevelt Room 10:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Sorry to keep you waiting a little bit. I had the honor of spending some time with the Ukrainian Prime Minister, who’s in town today. And he is meeting with some of my Cabinet members, including the Secretary of Treasury and others. And we had a…
Remarks by President Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland at a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
East Room 5:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. AUDIENCE: Hello. THE PRESIDENT: We’ve got a great guest with us today. (Applause.) We — we ought to change the rules in the United States: When St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, the next day is a holiday. (Laughter.) On behalf of the Finnegans…
