During the week of October 10, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall led an interagency delegation to Doha, Qatar. In a series of visits and meetings, including with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani and World Cup CEO Nasser al…
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Remarks by President Biden
Diplomatic Reception Room 7:59 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. Q Good evening. Q Good evening, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Let me say a few things before I take your questions. As you know, the special counsel released its findings today about their look into my handling of classified documents. I was pleased to see…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania to express the United States’ strong support for our NATO Ally following Iran’s cyberattack on July 15. They committed to continue working together on Albania’s remediation efforts and cybersecurity measures. In addition, Mr. Sullivan expressed appreciation for Albania’s generous hosting of Afghan nationals who have fled Afghanistan,…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on U.S. Support for the People of Afghanistan
Via Teleconference 9:06 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for joining. So, today we’re doing a background press call on the U.S.’s support for the people of Afghanistan. This call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials.” And the contents of this call are embargoed until the end of the call. For your awareness…
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate providing notice of the President’s intent to rescind the designation of Afghanistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to rescind the designation of Afghanistan as a Major Non‑NATO Ally. Sincerely, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
Statement from President Joe Biden on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day honors a truth we live every day—that women and girls are essential to success and progress in every aspect of our society. Promoting opportunities for women and girls strengthens security, stability, and prosperity for everyone. And we know that we cannot solve any of the great global challenges of our time if half the population is…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on the United States Providing Additional Humanitarian Assistance to the People of Afghanistan
The United States is announcing a new contribution of more than $308 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. This brings total U.S. humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and for Afghan refugees in the region to nearly $782 million since October 2021, and we remain the single largest donor of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan.…
As Part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda, Cancer Moonshot Announces Launch of New ARPA-H Program to Develop Novel Technologies for More Precise and Accurate Cancer Tumor Removal
Program launch represents major milestone for new agency established and funded by President Biden and bipartisan members of Congress to revolutionize how we improve health outcomes for Americans facing cancer and other diseases President’s Unity Agenda also delivering progress in fight against cancer thanks to the Bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act and SERVICE Act, with…
President Biden Names Thirty-Sixth Round of Judicial Nominees
The President is announcing his intent to nominate two individuals to federal circuit courts and two individuals to federal district courts—all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity…
Statement by President Biden on the Release of Mark Frerichs
Today, we have secured the release of Mark Frerichs, and he will soon be home. Mark was taken in Afghanistan in January, 2020 and held for 31 months. His release is the culmination of years of tireless work by dedicated public servants across our government and other partner governments, and I want to thank them for all that…
