Rose Garden 4:23 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Ambassador Tai. It is true, there is something we all know: that we must always honor the mothers, the aunties, the chithis, all of them. (Laughter.) And, of course, the husbands and the fathers and the grandfathers. (Laughter.) It is good to be with everyone. …
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Remarks By President Biden at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 12:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: President Yoes; Auxiliary President Hennie; Auxiliary President Lehmann; and Director and good friend Jimmy Pasco — we’ve worked together a long time: Thank you for inviting me to join you today and for the service you’ve extended to this nation. I’d also like to thank the Attorney…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 10, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:40 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. It’s a little rowdy in here today. All right. Tomorrow, the President will visit a family farm in Kankakee, Illinois, with the Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, to discuss the impact of President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on the rise in food…
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…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 28, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:16 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Okay, two items for all of you at the top. Today, we released a report highlighting the historic small-business boom under the Biden-Harris administration. Last year, Americans applied to start 5.4 million new businesses — 20 percent more than any year…
Remarks by President Biden on the Request to Congress for Additional Funding to Support Ukraine
Roosevelt Room 11:13 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good morning. I just signed a request to Congress for critical security, economic, and humanitarian assistance to help Ukraine continue to counter Putin’s aggression and — at a very pivotal moment. We need this bill to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom. And our NATO…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 18, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 4:07 P.M. EDT (The Easter Bunny enters the room and stands at the podium.) MS. PSAKI: Who knows who’s under here? (Laughter.) No more bunny business. (The Easter Bunny leaves the podium.) That’s the line we worked on. Do you guys like it? (Laughter.) Thank you for joining us,…
Advancing Equity and Racial Justice Through the Federal Government
“It is therefore the policy of my Administration that the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. Affirmatively advancing equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity is the responsibility…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 8, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:38 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Happy Friday. MS. PSAKI: Happy Friday. Is there more to say on this historic day? (Laughter.) Okay. So, I want to first start by outlining our security assistance to Ukraine, and there’s been a lot of good questions about this, and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 5, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:58 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. It’s a busy day here, I would say. Okay. Today, as you all know, we announced new actions to cut healthcare costs through the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to President Obama and President Biden, America is more covered than before and well on its way…
