During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our Nation celebrates the diversity of cultures, breadth of achievement, and remarkable contributions of these communities; of brave immigrants who, motivated by the promise of possibilities, picked up their lives and found new homes here; of native peoples who have stewarded these lands…
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A Proclamation on Law Day, U.S.A., 2023
When our Founding Fathers convened to write the Constitution over 235 years ago, they set in motion an experiment that changed the world. America would not be a land of kings but a Nation of laws. Since then, generations of Americans have worked to defend and improve our laws, hold accountable those who break…
A Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month, 2023
This month, we celebrate the enduring heritage of Jewish Americans, whose values, culture, and contributions have shaped our character as a Nation. For generations, the story of the Jewish people — one of resilience, faith, and hope in the face of adversity, prejudice and persecution — has been woven into the fabric of…
Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on The White House “United We Stand” Summit
On Thursday, September 15, President Biden will host at the White House the United We Stand Summit to counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety, highlight the response of the Biden-Harris Administration and communities nationwide to these dangers, and put forward a shared vision for a more united America.…
Remarks by President Biden at Signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
East Room 2:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Please, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Susan, progress is possible. We’re moving. Good afternoon, everyone. As I said from the beginning of my campaign, Madam Speaker, that the campaign for President –throughout, you would call me and tell me, “Keep…
United We Stand: Countering Hate-Fueled Violence Together
By Domestic Policy Advisor Susan E. Rice Hate must have no safe harbor in America—especially when that hate fuels the kind of violence we’ve seen from Oak Creek to Pittsburgh, from El Paso to Poway, and from Atlanta to Buffalo. When we cannot settle our differences of opinion peacefully, and when ordinary Americans cannot participate…
Statement by President Biden on the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Jill and I share the nation’s grief and outrage at the horrific killings of eight people, among them six Asian American women, in Georgia on March 16th. While we do not yet know motive, as I said last week, we condemn in the strongest possible terms the ongoing crisis of gender-based and anti-Asian violence that…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Annual Gala
Washington, D.C. Thank you, Judy. You’re such a force for your constituents and your community. Thank you for your friendship and your decades of leadership. Madalene, thank you for putting your heart and hard work into making this evening a success. I’m excited to be joined tonight by Secretary Becerra and Ambassador Tai. Leader Jeffries,…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Counter Hate-Fueled Violence
One year ago today, President Biden and Vice President Harris hosted the United We Stand Summit to counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety, highlight the response of the Biden-Harris Administration and communities nationwide to these dangers, and put forward a shared, bipartisan vision for a more united America. Hate must…
A Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2022
During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our Nation recognizes the innumerable contributions, vibrant cultures, and rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPIs). As some of the fastest-growing racial and ethnic groups in the Nation, AA and NHPI communities represent a multitude of ethnicities, languages, and experiences…