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Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Hichilema of Zambia in Joint Press Conference
State HouseLusaka, Zambia 3:37 P.M. CAT ZAMBIAN OFFICIAL: Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia; Honorable Madam Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America; cabinet ministers present from both countries; members of the press; distinguished invited guests; ladies and gentlemen: Welcome to the press conference being held here at State…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official Previewing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Visit to the White House
Via Teleconference 5:04 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. I hope everybody is having a good evening. Thanks so much for joining us on our background briefing on Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany’s visit to the White House tomorrow. I just want to run through a couple of ground rules before we get going here. The call is…
Remarks by President Biden at the White House Tribal Nations Summit
Department of the InteriorWashington, D.C. 2:11 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. Thank you, Assistant Secretary Newland, for that introduction. Please be seated. (Laughter.) And thanks for — thanks for all the Tribal leaders here. I want to say how much I appreciate your efforts for being here. You know, we’re grateful that you…
Remarks by President Biden at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. 1:47 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) It’s good to see you all. Please have a seat. And I know you’re saying to yourselves, “Make it short, Biden. There’s a…” — (laughter) — “… There’s a semi-final game coming up.” (Laughter.) I get it. I see Secretary…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials to Preview COP28
Via Teleconference 4:33 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us today as we preview the upcoming COP, which will be held in Dubai, in the UAE, as you all are tracking. This call will be embargoed until the conclusion. We’ll start with opening remarks on the record, and then the Q&A portion will…
Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will visit the Middle East region from July 13-16 to reinforce the United States’ iron-clad commitment to Israel’s security and prosperity and attend a Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council plus Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan (known as the GCC+3). He will also meet with counterparts from across the region, to advance U.S. security, economic, and diplomatic…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Luncheon with the President and First Lady of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia Mr. President, Madame First Lady; Vice President and Mrs. Mbumba; Madame Pohamba; Distinguished leaders of Namibia’s government, businesses, and civil society: It’s my great honor to join you this afternoon. I’ve been overwhelmed by the warmth, kindness, and care that has welcomed me. It’s been such a special experience for me. So, on behalf…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Pyle’s Meeting with Economy Minister Sergio Massa of Argentina
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Pyle met with Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa at the White House to discuss the Government of Argentina’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund, and to advance bilateral cooperation on a wide-ranging agenda including climate and energy, food security,…
Remarks By President Biden at the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit
State DepartmentWashington, D.C. 4:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you. (Applause.) My whole name. Thank you all very much. Good afternoon, everyone. I said last night — let me reiterate: It’s been wonderful, wonderful to host you all in the first-ever U.S-ASEAN Summit in Washington, D.C. And besides, Mr. President, the food wasn’t bad. …
