La Grande Halle de la VilletteParis, France 5:31 P.M. CET THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, President Macron, for hosting this forum and for the warm welcome. Today, we stand together at the start of a new era in our world, inspired by the possibility of our shared future, united by the bold ambition of our shared ideals. …
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 8, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:07 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. (Phone alarm rings.) TJ has an alarm going off. He’s excited about the briefing. (Laughter.) Hey, just a couple of things for you all at the top. The President and his entire administration are continuing to engage closely with leaders on Capitol…
Meeting of the Major Economies on Energy and Climate September 17, 2021: Chair’s Summary
On September 17, 2021, President Biden convened the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), as a follow-up to the convening of that group during his Leaders Summit on Climate in April. Participants underscored the urgency of strengthening climate ambition ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow and beyond, and many announced their support…
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Supporting Elections in Libya
On behalf of President Biden, I congratulate the Libyan people on establishing a Government of National Unity that will guide Libya to national elections on December 24, 2021. All Libyans deserve this chance to choose their leaders through the democratic process, reestablish their sovereignty free from foreign interference and violence, and secure a brighter future…
Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and Vaccination Program
South Court Auditorium 1:41 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, the Vice President and I would like to lay out our plan for June, to counter — continue, I should say, our successful fight against the pandemic as we approach the July 4th date. In just four months, thanks to the American people, we…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Administration’s Proposed Investments in Childcare
Treasury DepartmentWashington, D.C. 3:55 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. Thank you, Nicholas, for sharing your story and, as you and I discussed backstage, for your courage and for the leadership that you and your wife and your whole family have been providing. The work that you…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 10:36 A.M. EDT ACTING ADMINISTRATOR SLAVITT: Good morning. Thank you for joining us. Today, I am joined by Dr. Walensky, Dr. Fauci, and Dr. Murthy to give you a thorough update on a busy week of activity fighting the pandemic across multiple fronts. You have heard our scientific and public health teams, led by Dr. Fauci…
ONDCP Announces Model Law for States to Help Ensure Opioid Litigation Settlements Funds Address Addiction and Overdose
Model Law Would Help States Avoid Missed Opportunities of Past Tobacco Settlements WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the release of a model law for state legislatures that would help ensure opioid litigation settlement funds are directed to addressing addiction and the overdose epidemic in impacted communities and…
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kentucky Disaster Declaration
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal assistance to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from February 27 to March 14, 2021. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected…
Acting Director Regina LaBelle Testifies Before the Senate and Outlines Actions Taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to Address Addiction and the Overdose Epidemic
Acting Director LaBelle: “These actions and this funding are just the start of the Biden Administration’s historic commitment to ensuring the Federal Government promotes evidence-based public health and public safety actions to address this epidemic amidst a changing drug environment” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, National Drug Control Policy Acting Director Regina LaBelle testified before the…
