The United States Capitol Good evening. Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Members of Congress. My Fellow Americans. In January 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt came to this chamber to speak to the nation. He said, “I address you at a moment unprecedented in the history of the Union.” Hitler was on the march. War was raging in Europe. President Roosevelt’s purpose was to wake up the…
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A Proclamation on Emergency Medical Services Week, 2021
Every day, in communities across the country, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers put themselves on the line to save lives, safeguard dangerous situations, and deliver hope to families and communities in crisis. With selflessness, professionalism, and grace under fire, they provide essential care — never more so than during our battle with COVID-19 over the past…
Remarks by President Biden on Bidenomics | Chicago, IL
Old Post OfficeChicago, Illinois 11:58 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Thank you all very much. And, Bob, thank you for that introduction. Bob has been helping me for a long time. I guess he doesn’t know any better. And speaking of help from a long time — a brand-new guy in town,…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu En Route Hebron, KY
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Hebron, Kentucky 11:06 A.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello! Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: First trip — first of the new year. We are so excited. MR. LANDRIEU: Hi, you guys. How you all doing? Q Let’s rock. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, I got a little thing at the top, and then…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby En Route Las Vegas, NV
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Las Vegas, Nevada 1:50 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. I have two things at the top, and then I’ll turn it over to the Admiral, who will give you — give us an update on what’s happening on the ground in the Middle East. (Coughs.) Sorry,…
Biden-Harris Administration Expands Treatment to Underserved Communities with Mobile Methadone Van Rule
As part of announcement, White House and HHS Officials visit New Jersey recovery center and tour mobile methadone van Atlantic County N.J. — Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a new rule, effective July 28, to streamline registration requirements for opioid treatment programs that want to include a mobile component. As part of the…
Remarks by President Biden on Supporting Farmers and American Families
O’Connor FarmKankakee, Illinois 1:15 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. Is this one working? There you go. Please, sit down. One of the things I want to put to rest — everybody looks at me and says, “Have you ever been on a farm?” And I remind them that that no- — what nobody…
The Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 189 Community Coalitions Across the Country Working to Prevent Youth Substance Use
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, during National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, the Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP) announced $23.6 million in continuation funding for 189 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Programs across the country. The funding will be used to support community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. In 2021, a total of 745 community…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Madison, WI
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Madison, Wisconsin 11:42 A.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Hi, everybody. Q Hello. Q Hi, Karine. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. I’m so tired. All right. Last night, the President delivered a strong and energetic State of the Union Address. He spoke clearly and directly to the American people about the progress…
FACT SHEET: How the Build Back Better Plan Will Create a Better Future for Young Americans
Although there has been a strong economic recovery under President Biden, young adults have now lived through two historic economic downturns. In 2008, many young workers without a college degree lost their jobs. In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, the highest proportion of young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 were…
