“In the face of the sustained and alarming challenges to democracy and universal human rights around the world, more than ever, democracy needs champions.” President Joe Biden, December 9, 2021 Today, President Biden opened the first-ever Summit for Democracy, a forum for leaders from around the world to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing democracies…
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Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference
Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-VivesGeneva, Switzerland 7:20 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: It’s been a long day for you all. (Laughs.) I know it was easy getting into the — the pre-meeting. There was no problem getting through those doors, was it — was there? Anyway, hello, everyone. Well, I’ve just finished the — the last meeting…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger, May 10, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:38 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi everyone. Happy Monday. Today, we are joined by Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger. I know you all know who they are, so I’m going to skip the…
Remarks by President Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea in Joint Press Conference
Rose Garden 1:43 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, it’s good to see you again, my friend. We’ve met several times over the last year. And each time, we have deepened our nations’ partnership and for the benefit, I think, of both our peoples. And today is no exception. Our nations’ relationship is a…
Remarks by President Biden Before Cabinet Meeting to Mark Six Months in Office
Cabinet Room 3:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, look, today — today’s Cabinet meeting, I want to give a brief progress report as to where I think we are and the job you’re doing in the first six months. First, the pandemic. I know folks are watching the number of cases rising again and wondering, quite frankly,…
FACT SHEET: Delivering on the Next Generation of Innovation and Partnership with Australia
President Biden of the United States is welcoming Prime Minister Albanese of Australia on October 25, 2023 for an official visit and state dinner. The two leaders will reaffirm the strength of the U.S.-Australia alliance and the evolution of its reach beyond defense and security into a force for increased prosperity and innovation across the…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Emerging Latino Leaders Across the Biden-Harris Administration
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans September 15 to October 15, the Presidential Personnel Office asked several emerging Latino leaders across the Biden-Harris Administration to share their current work and their motivations to serve. We are proud to highlight the following young political appointees working to advance the President’s agenda. Responses have been…
Remarks by President Biden at the Summit for Democracy Closing Session
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:57 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everyone for participating in the Summit for Democracy and for renewing our dedication to the shared values that are the root of our national and international strength. In the lead-up to this gathering, over the last two days, we’ve heard government leaders, as well…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Declaration for the Future of the Internet
Via Teleconference (April 27, 2022) 4:06 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you. And thanks, everyone, for joining. So, this call is going to be on background, attributable to “senior administration officials.” The contents of this call are embargoed until tomorrow, Thursday, April 28th, 7:00 a.m. Eastern. You all should have gotten the Declaration under embargo in your…
President Biden Announces Five Key Nominations
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following five individuals to serve in key roles: Scott A. Nathan, Nominee for Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation Viquar Ahmad, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Administration and Chief Financial Officer, Department of Commerce Matthew Axelrod, Nominee for…