Preamble We are taking concrete steps to: as outlined in the reference documents of this Communique. We are determined to work together and with others to: 2. We will champion international principles and shared values by: 3. We will work with our international partners to achieve a world that is human-centered, inclusive and resilient, leaving no…
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Memorandum Condemning and Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States
Advancing inclusion and belonging for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities is critical to guaranteeing the safety and security of the American people. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, inflammatory and xenophobic rhetoric has put Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) persons, families, communities, and businesses at risk. The Federal Government must…
Remarks by President Biden at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr., MemorialWashington, D.C. 12:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Kamala. Thank you all so very much. Mr. President — (laughter) — Harry, thank you for your stewardship. You know, here in the heart of the capital of the United States of America, the tensions and the heat [heart] of the nation…
A Proclamation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2021
Older Americans make invaluable contributions to our families, our communities, and our Nation every day. But for far too many, the sacred promise of aging with dignity in America is broken by unconscionable incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Americans of all ages join the international community to raise…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 31, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:10 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Hello. Happy Monday. Okay, I just have two items for all of you at the top. During President Biden’s first 11 months in office, American agricultural exports reached a record $160 billion, generating an estimated $342 billion in total economic…
Readout of the White House’s Listening Session with Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders on Rising Hate Crimes and Incidents Against Asian American Communities
Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice, White House Public Engagement Director Cedric Richmond, Acting Director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs Laura Shin, and Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President Rohini Kosoglu hosted a virtual roundtable listening session with Asian American and Pacific Islander advocates and community leaders from across the country to…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:06 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. We have a return guest: Jake Sullivan, our National Security Advisor, who will give some brief remarks, take some questions. And then we will do a briefing from there. With that, I’ll turn it over to Jake. MR. SULLIVAN: Hi, everyone. I hope you…
Statements of Administration Policy
House Amendment to H.R. 815 – Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (April 19, 2024) (1 Page(s), 74 KB) H.R. 4639 – Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act (April 16, 2024) (1 Page(s), 131 KB) H.R. 7888 –Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (April 12, 2024) (1 Page(s), 132 KB) H.R. 529 -Extending…
Executive Order on Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) individuals and communities are irrefutable sources of our Nation’s strength. These communities have molded the American experience, and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, May 18, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:11 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Sorry we’re starting a little late. We had to finish for the President to complete his remarks, and that was a request that we got from WHCA, so we wanted to make sure we adhered to it. As you all know,…
