Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, December 10, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:27 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI:  Hi, everyone.  Okay.  Just a few things going on today.  Okay, so we continue to make further progress on the President’s Port Action Plan which will lower the cost of goods for American families by strengthening supply chains and modernizing port operations. And today I wanted to highlight…

A Proclamation on 160th Anniversary Of The Unification Of Italy And The Establishment Of United States-Italy Diplomatic Relations

Today we commemorate over 160 years since the unification of Italy as a single state and the establishment of United States-Italy diplomatic relations.  Our nations share a deep and enduring friendship, bolstered by the bonds of family and culture that tie our peoples together.  It is a particularly meaningful relationship for the millions of proud…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 29, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:12 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI:  Hi, everyone.  Okay.  A couple items for you at the top.  President Biden is committed to doing everything he can to address — (staffer pulling chair seat down) — some sticky seats over there — MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Sorry.  (Laughter.)  MS. PSAKI:  — to address…

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall on the Future of the U.S. Counterterrorism Mission: Aligning Strategy, Policy, and Resources

September 8, 2021 I am delighted to speak at the Atlantic Council today and want to express my great thanks to Fred Kempe for his generous introduction. Fred, your leadership has been transformational, including in the work that the Atlantic Council has done recently on how counterterrorism policy needs to evolve. I know you have…

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a DNC Finance Reception

Private ResidenceLos Gatos, California THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, Shannon, for all that you are, for the work that you are doing, for the work that everyone here is doing to fight for so much of what is right now at stake. Kevin, Coco, to your whole family: Thank you for hosting us.  And to everyone…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:17 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Q    Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  So, President Biden vowed to lower prescription drug costs for seniors and families, and he’s delivering on that promise.  Today, the President will visit the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, to announce that dozens of pharmaceutical…

Remarks by President Biden on the Economy

LIUNA Training CenterDeForest, Wisconsin 12:49 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello!  (Applause.)  If you have a seat, take one.  If you don’t, come on up on stage with me.  (Laughter.) Well, thank you very much.  You know — (picks up a different handheld microphone) — got it over here. Hey, folks.  How are you? …

Statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the Bilateral Virtual Meeting between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

On February 23, President Joe Biden will participate in his first bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In this virtual event, the President will highlight the strong and deep partnership between the United States and Canada as neighbors, friends and NATO Allies.  The meeting will be an opportunity for the two leaders to review…

Remarks by President Biden to the Houses of the Oireachtas

 Leinster HouseDublin, Republic of Ireland 5:56 P.M. IST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, Mom — (laughter) — you said it would happen.  (Laughter.) And, Margot, I apologize to you, little baby girl.  The idea you’re subject to hearing a President of the United States have to deliver a policy speech — (laughter) — is as bad as…

Letter to Certain Congressional Committees Regarding Afghanistan

Dear Mr. Chairman: Consistent with section 1215(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283), I have determined that a waiver of the limitation under subsection 1215(a) is important to the national security interests of the United States. As I announced on April 14, 2021, after almost 20 years,…

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