James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:29 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hey. Hi, everyone. We were a little early today. I apologize for that. Okay, so good afternoon and happy “Jobs Day.” Today I’m honored to have Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen join me here. Secretary Yellen has almost 50 years of experience in academia and…
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Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | Salt Lake City, UT
Private ResidenceSalt Lake City, Utah 2:43 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Please, please sit down. Thank you. Well, first of all, you know, I had forgotten about that incident. It was the time when there was a lot of discussion going on in the administration: would we recognize same-sex marriage. And I was rai- — I…
Remarks by President Biden at a Democratic National Committee Reception
Private ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada 7:31 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Jess. Well, thanks. Thank you very much for tonight. I’m only here because of your birthday. (Laughter.) That’s the reason I came. You know, I want to thank two great friends: Dina Titus, who’s one of — I’ve — we’ve been working together since — (applause)…
A Proclamation on National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, 2021
Millions of people in the United States are victims of crime every year. Some endure horrific acts of violence, some have personal possessions damaged or stolen, and others are defrauded or exploited financially. Whatever the crime, many victims lose something that can never be fully recovered: a sense of trust and safety. Yet we find inspiration…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jen Psaki Aboard Air Force One en route Columbus, Ohio
1:59 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Okay. Welcome to our trip to Ohio. Today, on the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law by President Obama, we’re traveling to Columbus as part of the “Help Is Here” tour to highlight how the American Rescue Plan will lower healthcare costs for many families — a big…
Remarks by President Biden at an Event to Mark Equal Pay Day
South Court Auditorium 5:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Megan and Margaret, thank you. Thank you for being here. And to all your teammates virtually, thank you as well. I’m an unadulterated fan. Not a joke. Not a joke. And both of you and your entire team — I’m not joking — have inspired…
Remarks by President Biden at the 2021 National Education Association Annual Meeting
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. 5:19 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everyone. They tell me there are a few people out there watching. (Laughter.) MS. PRINGLE: A couple thousand. THE PRESIDENT: A couple thousand. But, look, before I begin my formal comments, as Jill and your president spoke, it reminded me of two things. …
President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, HUD, and FEMA
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced that he has appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Department of Homeland Security: David Baker, USDA State Director,…
Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Meeting with Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Vice President’s Ceremonial Office 2:25 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Well, I’m very pleased to welcome the Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Chairman Raul Ruiz, and the members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to the Ceremonial Office of the Vice President of the United States. Many of us have worked together over the many,…
Remarks by President Biden Announcing Actions to Fight Gun Crime and His Nominee for ATF Director, Steve Dettelbach
Rose Garden 2:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Wow. Thank you, Madam Vice President, Deputy Attorney General Monaco. And, Mia, you’re an incredible young woman. We spoke for a moment inside the Oval Office. And a lot of people here who have lost someone — and too many here have lost someone — know that no…
