Rose Garden 4:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (The bill is signed.) All right. It’s law. (Applause.) (The President moves to the podium.) Thank you. It’s a little unusual to do the bill signing, not say anything and then speak, but that’s how we set it up. Well, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I just signed…
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Wide Range of Constituencies Applaud President Biden’s State of the Union Address
In his first State of the Union, the President spoke directly to the American people about his vision to build a better America. He reminded the country that our best days lie ahead, and that his Presidency is about giving everyone a fair shot – because when given half a shot, ordinary people can do…
Remarks by President Biden During Keynote Address at the Democratic National Committee Convention | Chicago, IL
10:27 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: We love Joe! We love Joe! We love Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: We love Joe! We love Joe! We love Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank…
Remarks By President Biden at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 12:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: President Yoes; Auxiliary President Hennie; Auxiliary President Lehmann; and Director and good friend Jimmy Pasco — we’ve worked together a long time: Thank you for inviting me to join you today and for the service you’ve extended to this nation. I’d also like to thank the Attorney…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Members of BTS, and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, May 31, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:37 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, my goodness. Wow. Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. So much excitement! I know, it’s the Fed Chair meeting. Q It is. It is the Fed Chair! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I know. I know. We have (inaudible). Q Brian Deese. We’re all here for Deese. MS.…
Remarks by Vice President Harris In a Moderated Conversation With Senator Tammy Duckworth And Jeannie Mai Jenkins
Second City Comedy ClubChicago, Illinois (November 6, 2022) MS. MAI JENKINS: Ladies, I’m beside myself because right now I’m surrounded by the bosses, man — the ones that help us make the changes we need, help speak for us, help look out for us, help us make waves. So, thank you for being two Asian…
FACT SHEET: White House Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
Today, in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, the Biden-Harris Administration is uplifting transgender communities—and especially transgender kids and their families—by celebrating their resilience in the face of hateful anti-transgender laws being advanced across the country. Since President Biden’s first day in office, the Administration has taken historic steps to advance equality, dignity, and safety…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:57 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Okay, so I wanted to start today, once again, by calling out an unprecedented harm that Senator Tuberville’s actions have to our famil- — have to our military readiness and military families, to every branch of our armed forces, disrespecting those who…
FACT SHEET: Kenya State Visit to the United States
Today, President Biden welcomes President Ruto of Kenya for a State Visit and Dinner to celebrate and deepen ties between our two nations. This visit marks 60 years of official U.S.-Kenya partnership. This partnership is founded on shared values, deep cooperation, and a common vision for the future. The two leaders’ agenda showcases how our…
Press Briefing By Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre And Covid-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:26 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, so today is National Coming Out Day. And so, I wanted to start by sharing my own coming out story. Like so many in the LGBTQ community, coming out wasn’t an easy thing to…