South Lawn 2:40 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, give us an update on the debt ceiling deal. Are you confident it’ll pass Congress? THE PRESIDENT: Look, you know I never say I’m confident what the Congress is going to do. But I feel very good about it. I’ve spoken with a number of the members. I spoke…
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Remarks by President Biden and President Duque of the Republic of Colombia Before Bilateral Meeting
Cabinet Room 2:31 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome, folks. I’m honored to welcome President Duque here today. He’s my friend. We’ve known each other for a long while. And we were reminiscing about how far back we go and — and how he — he knew Beau when — he met Beau when he was…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
National Security CouncilVia Teleconference 10:34 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey. Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today’s News of the Day Gaggle with White House National Security Comms Advisor John Kirby. I’ll turn it over to him for a topper, and then we’ll take some of your questions. MR. KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. So,…
Remarks by President Biden and President Andrzej Duda of Poland Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting
Presidential PalaceWarsaw, Poland 1:44 P.M. CET PRESIDENT DUDA: Excellency Mr. President, distinguished members of the American delegation: I am delighted, and it is an immensely important moment to us to host you here, Mr. President, the President of the United States of America, along with the members of your delegation — to host you here…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Response to the Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
In the aftermath of the earthquakes on February 6, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. authorized an immediate U.S. response and directed the heads of federal agencies to rapidly mobilize to assist the Government of Türkiye and humanitarian partners in Syria. Across the U.S. government, officials expressed their condolences to the people of Türkiye and Syria…
A Proclamation on Columbus Day, 2022
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed from the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera on behalf of Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II, but his roots trace back to Genoa, Italy. The story of his journey remains a source of pride for many Italian Americans whose families also crossed the Atlantic. His voyage…
Joint Statement by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States and President Iván Duque Márquez of the Republic of Colombia U.S.-Colombia Bicentennial Partnership
We met today to commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations and to outline a vision for the future for the U.S.-Colombia relationship based on shared prosperity, social equity, the defense of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the reaffirmation of the hemispheric consensus in favor of democracy enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter. The United…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister Morawiecki of Poland Before Bilateral Meeting
PRIME MINISTER MORAWIECKI: Madam Vice President, it’s so good to welcome you in Poland. Well, lacking those specific circumstances, I’m so happy that we have such a strong alliance with the United States. It’s very important to strengthen the eastern flank, in particular right now, with what is happening in the Ukraine. And we have…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at United States Air Force Academy Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Falcon StadiumEl Paso County, Colorado 10:19 A.M. MDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Good morning. And congratulations to the cadets of Air Force Academy Class of 2024. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Roy! THE VICE PRESIDENT: To Secretary Frank Kendall, General Chance Saltzman, General David Allvin, Lieutenant General Richard Clark, and to…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Andrzej Duda of Poland
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland. Following President Biden’s trip to Poland in March, the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening our bilateral security and economic cooperation. They also discussed their ongoing support for the people and government of Ukraine in response to Russian aggression. President Biden…