On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad contributions they have made to our world, and renew our commitment to respect Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. The story of America’s Indigenous peoples is a story of their resilience and survival; of their…
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Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Lapid, President bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Prime Minister Modi at I2U2 Virtual Event
Waldorf Astoria JerusalemJerusalem, Israel 1:35 P.M. IDT MODERATOR: (In progress) — welcome the President of the United States of America, the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr, and joining us virtually: the Honorable President of the United Arab Emirates, His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; the Prime Minister of the Republic of India,…
CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory Outlines Biden-Harris Administration’s Vision for Clean Water Post-Sackett v. EPA
Today, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory delivered a keynote address at the One Water Summit in Tucson, Arizona and laid out the Biden-Harris Administration’s vision for a national commitment to protect clean water. Her speech followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s disappointing decision in Sackett v. EPA earlier this year. Referring…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada in Mexico City on the margins of the North American Leaders’ Summit to discuss joint efforts to drive economic competitiveness and inclusive growth, meet ambitious climate commitments, strengthen cooperation on security and defense, and address regional and global challenges, including Russia’s…
FACT SHEET: Strengthening the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership
The United States and Indonesia share a deep and enduring Strategic Partnership, anchored in shared values of democracy and pluralism, and our common commitment to the rules-based international order. The United States remains focused on supporting Indonesia’s security and prosperity, while working together to tackle the climate crisis, promote access to affordable food and energy,…
Background Press Call Previewing the Vice President’s Travel to the Bahamas
Via Teleconference 6:34 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us today. This is [redacted] from the Vice President’s communications team. On this call today, we are going to be previewing the Vice President’s visit to the Bahamas tomorrow. This call is on background, attributed to “senior administration officials.” The contents…
President Biden Continues “Investing in America” Tour with Visit to Minnesota
Biden will visit a manufacturer of clean energy technology in Fridley that is helping to build America’s clean energy economy On Monday, April 3, President Biden will visit Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley, Minnesota as part of his Administration’s “Investing in America” tour. In October 2022, just two months after President Biden signed the…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his Administration. Marty Walsh, Nominee for Governor, United States Postal Service Marty Walsh has spent his life fighting for working people, as a labor leader, as a public official and as a private citizen. The…
Statement by President Biden on the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
I look forward to hosting leaders from across the African continent in Washington, DC on December 13-15, 2022, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities. The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will build…
JOINT FACT SHEET: President Biden and His Majesty King Charles III Meet with Leading Philanthropists and Financiers to Catalyze Climate Finance
Today, President Biden and His Majesty King Charles III met at Windsor Castle with 23 leading philanthropists and financiers to help catalyze finance to support emerging markets and developing countries in tackling the climate crisis. The gathering followed the Climate Finance Mobilization Forum, which was convened by the UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary…
