James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:50 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. I know we’re waiting for a gather time, too. So not to scare you — if there is a note passed, nothing bad is happening. We’ll just keep you all abreast of when it’s time to do that. So just a couple of…
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 27, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:28 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Hello. MS. PSAKI: All right. Happy Tuesday. Okay, a couple of items for you at the top. Today, President Biden is issuing an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay a $15 minimum wage to hundreds of thousands of their employees. These workers are critical…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:02 A.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thanks for joining us. It’s been a week of important progress in our fight against the virus. We rolled out our operational plan to protect kids ages 5 through 11, pending FDA and CDC’s determination of Pfizer’s vaccine for this age group. Globally, we delivered…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Video Remarks Honoring Abraham Foxman
As Prepared For Delivery: Hello, everybody. On behalf of President Biden and Vice President Harris, I’m honored to join you in marking this Jewish American Heritage Month. And, I’m equally honored to pay tribute to a giant of the Jewish community—and a mighty friend and ally of mine—Abe Foxman. As President Biden said in his…
A Proclamation on the Death of Walter Mondale
Today, our Nation mourns the loss of one of our Nation’s most dedicated patriots and public servants. Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale served the people of Minnesota as their Attorney General from 1960-1964, as a United States Senator from 1964-1976, as Vice President of the United States from 1977-1981, and as the United States Ambassador…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Anjali Chaturvedi, Nominee for General Counsel, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Patrice H. Kunesh, Nominee for Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Kristina A. Kvien,…
Remarks By Vice President Harris In A Virtual Passover Celebration
South Court Auditorium 6:02 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, Rabbi, and everyone. Everyone, it’s — yes, next year, in person, Mr. President, and, you know, in Jerusalem. But it’s good to be with everyone. And I am so honored to be a part of this celebration and that we are all here together to…
Remarks By Vice President Harris In A Virtual Passover Celebration
South Court Auditorium 6:02 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, Rabbi, and everyone. Everyone, it’s — yes, next year, in person, Mr. President, and, you know, in Jerusalem. But it’s good to be with everyone. And I am so honored to be a part of this celebration and that we are all here together to…
President Biden Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Leaders to Serve in Key Religious Affairs Roles
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate and appoint individuals to serve in key roles at the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: Rashad Hussain, Nominee for Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Deborah Lipstadt, Nominee for Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism with the Rank…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route London, United Kingdom
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route London, United Kingdom 3:21 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, hey, hey! Q Hey! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So before we — before we start, I wanted to wish Steve Holland a happy birthday. Q Oh! Thank you! Q Woohoo! Q Thank you. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy birthday, my friend. We have…
