University of ConnecticutStorrs, Connecticut 4:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so very much. (Applause.) My name is Joe Biden. I am Jill Biden’s husband — (applause) — and I’m delighted to be here. Thank you. Thank you. It is truly — it’s not hyperbole to suggest — it’s a great honor to be here,…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
East Room 2:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please, please be seated. I got my notes here. Well, good afternoon. If you hear a little noise in the background, it’s because I’m supposed to be getting on a helicopter to head to North Carolina, which I’m going to be doing short- — right after this. And…
Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, May 26, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:29 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Okay, good to see everyone. I have a couple of things for you guys at the top. Yesterday, we made history: Kristen Clarke was confirmed with at — with — as the first woman and first woman of color to lead the…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to Address Short-Term Supply Chain Discontinuities
100-Day Review Outlines Steps to Strengthen Critical Supply ChainsFINAL REPORT Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing key findings from the reviews directed under Executive Order (E.O.) 14017 “America’s Supply Chains,” as well as immediate actions the Administration will take to strengthen American supply chains to promote economic security, national security, and good-paying, union jobs here at…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at “Follow Up, Follow Through” Virtual Event
Via TeleconferenceSouth Court Auditorium 2:25 P.M. EST VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Thank you, Vincent, and hi, everyone. Hi, I’m sorry to keep you. I was just with the President in the Oval Office. I don’t know if you got a chance to see it. But it’s a good day, he just signed a bill into law —…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 3, 2021
12:38 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Okay. I have a couple of items for all of you at the top. Yesterday, I discussed the President’s announcement about the historic partnership between Merck and Johnson & Johnson to produce more COVID-19 vaccines. And, of course, he laid out more details yesterday afternoon. He also directed states to…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 23, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:14 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi everyone. Happy Friday. Okay, a couple of notes for you at the top. Today, the Biden-Harris administration took additional steps to provide stability and relief to homeowners who are still feeling the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. HUD, USDA, and the VA announced details to…
Remarks by President Biden in Address to a Joint Session of Congress
U.S. Capitol(April 28, 2021) **See correction below, marked by an asterisk. 9:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Good to be back. And Mitch and Chuck will understand it’s good to be almost home, down the hall. Anyway, thank you all. Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President — (applause) — no President…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 21, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:02 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Happy Friday. Okay, I only have one item for you all at the top: a brief preview of the President’s schedule for next week. On Monday, he will visit FEMA headquarters in D.C. to receive a briefing on the Atlantic hurricane outlook and preparedness…
Fact Sheet: President Biden’s New Executive Actions Deliver Economic Relief for American Families and Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Crises
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the United States economy into an economic crisis. Across the country, more than 10 million Americans are unemployed, 14 million renters are behind on payments, and 29 million adults – and at least 8 million children – are struggling with food insecurity. Because of pervasive systemic racism and inequality in…