National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar. Mr. Sullivan expressed deep appreciation for Qatar’s help securing the release of two American citizens from Afghanistan. Both sides expressed serious concern over the Taliban’s unacceptable ban on…
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Remarks by President Biden on the One-Year Anniversary of the PACT Act | Salt Lake City, UT
11:42 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Please, have a — take a seat if you have one. Sarge, thank you for that introduction. You know, it’s important for two reasons. One, I have been in and out of Iraq and Afghanistan over 38 times. And I don’t think most people know —…
Statement from President Joe Biden on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we join nations around the world in honoring the bravery and resilience of millions of refugees forced to flee violence and oppression. Together, as we celebrate their diverse contributions to the fabric of our communities, we renew our support to citizens and organizations who step up to provide them with critical…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, August 2, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:42 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So as the President spoke to yesterday, the United States undercoo- — undertook a counterterrorism operation in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. At his direction, the U.S. intelligence targeted and killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, al Qaeda’s leader. We…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on a U.S. Counterterrorism Operation
Via Teleconference 6:44 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you, everyone, for joining us for this evening’s NSC background call to discuss a recent U.S. counterterrorism operation, and for bearing with us while we waited for everyone to be dialed in. As a reminder of the ground rules, this call is on background, attributable to a “senior…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on U.S. Support for the People of Afghanistan
Via Teleconference (February 25, 2022) 3:07 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. And again, thank you for joining us for today’s background call on U.S. support for the people of Afghanistan. Today’s briefing is on background and attributable to “senior administration officials.” The briefing is embargoed until its conclusion. For your awareness only and for…
First Lady Jill Biden Announces “Girls Leading Change” Honorees
In celebration of International Day of the Girl, the First Lady is honoring 15 young women who are leading change and shaping a brighter future in communities across the United States Today, in honor of International Day of the Girl, First Lady Jill Biden will celebrate 15 young women leaders, selected by the White House…
Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s meeting with Albanian Foreign Minister Olta Xhacka
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met yesterday with Albanian Foreign Minister Olta Xhacka. Mr. Finer reaffirmed the United States’ immediate, significant, and continuing support for Albania’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity in the face of repeated, disruptive cyber attacks by Iran. He expressed U.S. appreciation for our strong cooperation on bilateral, regional, and…
Remarks by President Biden at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of General Mark A. Milley | Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Joint Base Myer–Henderson HallArlington, Virginia 11:19 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Before I begin, I want to say a brief word about Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away this morning. She was a historic figure, a trailblazer for women, and a great friend. Diane made her mark in everything from national security…
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate regarding the War Powers Report
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of United States Armed Forces equipped for combat. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF UNITED STATES COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS In…
