WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Ann Carlson, Nominee for the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Mike Sfraga, Nominee for Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Robin Dunnigan, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Georgia…
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Statement by President Biden on Yom Kippur
For millennia, Jewish communities have marked Yom Kippur as an occasion to reflect and pray; fast and seek forgiveness; account for past transgressions, and commit to future change. At its core, this sacred and solemn day reaffirms a universal principle at the essence of our humanity: that, through word and deed, we each have the…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
11:33 A.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Before I turn to Drs. Walensky and Fauci, I want to provide an update on vaccinations for kids. On Friday, following a rigorous and independent scientific review, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Event | Irvington, NY
Private ResidenceIrvington, New York 7:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. Don’t leave yet. Before I begin, I want a promise. When they say, “Joe Biden is in the outer room to see the President,” you won’t say, “Joe who?” (Laughter.) God love you. You’re a good man. (Laughter.) MR. DOUGLAS: Thank you. THE PRESIDENT: Thank…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:38 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon. Happy Monday. Okay, so before we dive into regular — regularly scheduled programming here, I have my colleague from the National Security Council, who will be — John Kirby — who will be talking about some recent developments over the weekend in…
Remarks by President Biden on the Middle East
Cross Hall THE PRESIDENT: Folks, I’ve just spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Earlier today, I spoke with President Al Sisi of Egypt. And Minister — Prime Minister Netanyahu informed me that Israel has agreed to a mutual, unconditional ceasefire to begin in less than two hours. The Egyptians have now informed us that Hamas and the…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel
President Biden spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He condemned the rocket attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups, including against Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. He conveyed his unwavering support for Israel’s security and for Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself and its people, while protecting civilians. He also conveyed the United States’…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Albuquerque, NM
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Albuquerque, New Mexico 1:08 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello! All right. Today, we’re headed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where President Biden will visit Central New Mexico Community College to provide an update on our work to provide extra breathing room to borrowers as they prepare to restart loan payments next year. Central…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:23 P.M. EDT Q (Laughter.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Can I be in on the joke? (Laughter.) No? All right. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So, yesterday, some of you asked for more on tomorrow’s visit — visit by the President of Israel. President Biden looks…
Remarks by President Biden During Press Gaggle
Rehoboth BeachRehoboth Beach, Delaware 11:26 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, guys. Whoa, whoa, whoa — let me take a few questions, and then let me walk with my family, okay? I’m feeling great. I’m feeling great. What happened was — do any of you guys ride bikes? Well, they have — some of them have…
