AS DELIVERED I want to start by thanking all of you for indulging a National Security Advisor to discuss economics. As most of you know, Secretary Yellen gave an important speech just down the street last week on our economic policy with respect to China. Today I’d like to zoom out to our broader international…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum
National Museum of African American History and CultureWashington, D.C. 1:31 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. To Deputy Secretary Adeyemo, thank you for all you do. I will tell you what many of you probably know about him: From the implementation of the American Rescue Plan and…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Reception | Boston, MA
The Ritz-CarltonBoston, Massachusetts THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Georgia. (Applause.) Thank you, Georgia, really, truly for all these years and for all you do relentlessly. You are so extraordinary. Thank you. And it’s good to see everyone. And, Quentin, it’s great to be on this stage with you. MR. FULKS: Thank you. THE VICE PRESIDENT: …
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates the Second Anniversary of the Reestablishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Two years ago this week, President Biden signed an executive order reestablishing the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (the “Partnerships Office”). The mission of this office is to serve people in need by collaborating with interested faith-based and community organizations. The Partnerships Office is an essential part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official Previewing Vice President Harris’s Engagement With the Pacific Islands Forum
Via Teleconference (July 11, 2022) MODERATOR: Thank you very much. And thank you, everyone, for joining our call. Tonight’s call will be on background, attributed to “senior administration officials.” The contents of this call will be embargoed until Tuesday, July 12th, at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Again, that’s Tuesday, July 12th, 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time. …
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the Visit of President Duque of Colombia
Via Teleconference (March 9, 2022) 6:03 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you, Grace. And, everyone, thank you for joining us this evening for today’s background call previewing President Duque’s visit to the White House. Today’s briefing is on background and attributable to “senior administration officials.” The briefing is embargoed until tomorrow morning, Thursday, March…
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada Before Bilateral Meeting
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, California 12:08 P.M. PDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. Prime Minister and to your delegation, we start by saying we have no better friend in the whole world than Canada. And that’s not hyperbole. That’s real. And you’re a good personal friend as well. Before I begin, one of the things that’s…
Remarks by President Biden at the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Doctor, thank you very, very much. It’s very gracious of you. I appreciate it. And the U.S. Fire Administration is doing a great job. Look, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all, to — for an opportunity to speak at this…
Executive Order on Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to advance environmental justice, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. To fulfill our Nation’s promises of justice, liberty, and equality, every person must have clean…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, January 6. 2023
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:50 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Hi, hi, hi. Happy Friday. I think it’s Friday. All right. So, today, the United States will demonstrate our continued enduring commitment to Ukraine’s ability to defend itself with the announcement of over $3 billion in new military assistance to Ukraine,…