As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, President Biden has directed the heads of Federal agencies across the government to surge all available resources to the region in preparation for potential impacts and to support response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the storm. Yesterday, the President held calls with Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, Mayor…
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Readout of President Biden’s meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and reaffirmed the close and enduring nature of the friendship between the United States and Jordan. Jordan is a critical ally and force for stability in the Middle East, and the President confirmed unwavering U.S. support for Jordan and His…
Remarks By Vice President Harris and President Bernardo Arévalo of The Republic of Guatemala Before Bilateral Meeting
Vice President’s Ceremonial OfficeEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:37 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Good afternoon. President Arévalo, welcome to Washington D.C. It is good to see you after we have talked on the phone. But it was my pleasure to congratulate you by telephone on your election in September — when we spoke in September. And now,…
FACT SHEET: Historic Biden-Harris Administration Investments in Water Infrastructure and Lead Pipe Replacement Are Creating New Domestic Manufacturing Jobs
Major US manufacturers committing to new investments and hiring in response to historic $50B investment in water infrastructure from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda This week, senior executives from major U.S.-based manufacturers and distributors of water infrastructure parts joined senior Biden-Harris Administration officials at the White House to announce new private sector investments spurred…
Remarks by President Biden at the COP26 Leaders Statement
Scottish Event CampusGlasgow, Scotland 2:55 P.M. GMT THE PRESIDENT: Ladies and gentlemen, to state the obvious, we meet with the eyes of history upon us and the profound questions before us. It’s simple: Will we act? Will we do what is necessary? Will we seize the enormous opportunity before us? Or will we condemn future…
Remarks by President Biden and President Andrzej Duda of Poland Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting
Presidential PalaceWarsaw, Poland 1:44 P.M. CET PRESIDENT DUDA: Excellency Mr. President, distinguished members of the American delegation: I am delighted, and it is an immensely important moment to us to host you here, Mr. President, the President of the United States of America, along with the members of your delegation — to host you here…
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…
Remarks by President Biden at the National Action Network’s Annual MLK Day Breakfast
The Mayflower HotelWashington, D.C. 12:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Rev, thank you for very much for that introduction. And, quite frankly, thank you for your partnership. You’ve been a good friend for a long time. It’s an honor to spend the King holiday with the National Action Network and with the King family — Martin…
FACT SHEET: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda Present Bright Future for Solar Power, Good Jobs, and More Affordable Energy
New Department of Energy Issue Brief Details How Solar Investments Create Good-Paying Jobs and Reduce Consumer Costs for Energy Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a new issue brief that details a bright future for solar power, good jobs, and affordable energy in the United States. President Biden’s proposed investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Business and Climate Leaders Applaud President Biden’s Proposed Plan to Protect Federal Supply Chain from Climate-Related Risks
In his remarks last week at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, President Biden highlighted a historic action to address greenhouse gas emissions and protect the Federal Government’s supply chains from climate-related financial risks. In support of the President’s Executive Orders…
