James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:43 A.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Friday. We have another very exciting guest today: our new Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, who made history when she became the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet Secretary. She is the member — she is a member…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on International Day of Democracy
When I came into office, it was clear that one of the defining questions of our time was whether democracies could still come together to deliver for our people in a rapidly changing world. I believed then—as I do now—that the answer is yes. Democracyremains humanity’s most enduring means to advance prosperity, security, and dignity for…
A Proclamation on Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2023
Seventy-five years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights captured a remarkable act of collective hope. Drafted by a committee representing different regions, faiths, and philosophies and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the rights enumerated in the declaration are universal and enduring. On Human Rights Day and during Human Rights Week,…
Readout of President Biden’s Virtual Meeting with G7 Leaders
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met virtually with G7 Leaders to discuss the G7’s unwavering support for Ukraine and ongoing efforts to respond to the situation in the Middle East. Leaders also discussed the importance of continued and concrete progress to address a range of global challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, and AI. Ukrainian…
Statement: Special Presidential Representative for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Implementation
At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, held from December 13-15, 2022 in Washington DC, President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to deepen and expand our partnership with African countries to better meet the shared challenges and opportunities of our era. The Summit reaffirmed our resolve to work collaboratively with African governments, businesses, and publics to…
Statement by President Biden on the Recognition of the Cook Islands and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
Today, I am proud to announce that the United States recognizes the Cook Islands as a sovereign and independent state and will establish diplomatic relations between our two nations. The United States has a long history of cooperation with the Cook Islands—dating back to World War II when the U.S. military built airport runways in…
Remarks by President Biden at a Welcome Reception for APEC Leaders | San Francisco, CA
The ExploratoriumSan Francisco, California 7:40 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Good evening, everyone. I think there’s folks back up behind that barrier. There are. Holy mackerel. Don’t jump. Don’t jump. (Laughter.) Hello, APEC. Coach, thanks for that introduction and thanks for the — San Francisco’s MVP VIP that we just saw on the screen. And…
Remarks by President Biden at the U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit
U.S. Department of StateWashington, D.C. 3:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I thought we’d give you a break, but they haven’t let in — haven’t let up at all. Thank you so very much. Folks, I think this has been — we’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. And it’s wonderful to…
Background Press Call on the Bilateral Relationship with the People’s Republic of China
National Security Council Via Teleconference 6:07 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you all for joining us this evening for a call on the United States’ bilateral engagement with the People’s Republic of China. Just a couple of quick ground rules. For awareness but not for reporting, joining us on the call this evening is [senior administration…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, April 22, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:44 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Hello. MS. PSAKI: Okay. Happy Earth Day, everyone. And joining us in the Briefing Room for the second time — I told you they’d come back and take more questions; I deliver on my promises — is National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and Special…
