On April 22, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 14072 on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies. This Executive Order recognized the critical role that nature plays in expanding the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic and bold efforts to tackle the climate crisis, make our nation more resilient to extreme weather, and strengthen local economies. For example,…
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Joint Readout of President Joe Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris’ Meeting with Leaders of The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic
President Biden and Vice President Harris met yesterday with leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic at the Ninth Summit of the Americas to develop a plan to partner in addressing the unique vulnerabilities and urgent economic challenges facing these countries, which are facing overlapping economic challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Readout: OSTP, CEQ, and CPO Host Roundtables on Nature-based Solutions
On April 22, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 14072 on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies. This Executive Order recognized the critical role that nature plays in expanding the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic and bold efforts to tackle the climate crisis, make our nation more resilient to extreme weather, and strengthen local economies.…
Remarks by the Vice President at the Global Water Security White House Action Plan Event
Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 12:03 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you, Sonia. And this whole — what a powerful group of American leaders. I’m honored to be with all of you this morning and in this fight. So thank you, each one of you, for the work…
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS ON BUILD BACK BETTER AND CLIMATE INITIATIVES AFTER A TOUR OF JOHN F. KENNEDY AIRPORT
John F. Kennedy AirportNew York, New York THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, everyone. It’s good to be back in New York. Hello, everyone. Hello. Hello. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Please have a seat. It’s good to see you all. It’s good to see you all. Secretary Jennifer Granholm, thank you for your years of leadership. …
Remarks by President Biden at the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony
Falcon Stadium,El Paso County, Colorado 10:29 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Falcons! (Applause.) Big day! It’s great to be back at the Air Force Academy, at the altitude of 7,258 feet above sea level — far, far above that of West Point or Annapolis. (Applause.) I figured I should say that so my Air Force One pilots, Colonel…
Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Karin Wallensteen, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister of Sweden
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Karin Wallensteen, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister of Sweden. They discussed their shared concerns about Russia’s continued build-up of military forces around Ukraine, reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reviewed transatlantic efforts to coordinate diplomacy and deterrence efforts. In addition,…
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Martin of Ireland Before Virtual Bilateral Meeting
Via Teleconference 11:22 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Taoiseach, I’m really deeply sorry you — for the inconvenience that we’re having to meet virtually again this year, although I did, at a little distance, for seven and a half minutes get to see you yesterday, but — and your beautiful wife. But — and…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Commitments to Advance Food Security in the Western Hemisphere
A year of rising energy and fuel prices, disruptions from the global pandemic, climate change, and the impact of Putin’s unprovoked war in Ukraine, are challenging food prices across the world and in the Western Hemisphere. Many of our neighbors rely significantly on imports for food and are particularly vulnerable to rising food costs. The…
Remarks by President Biden and President Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa Before Bilateral Meeting
2:35 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, it’s great to have you here as I — we were talking before you came in about how magnificent I think your country is. I spent some time in my campaign, which lasted for years, against apartheid to visit your country. And it’s magnificent. And, you know, it’s an…
