President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today joined leaders of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) member states and the ASEAN Secretary General for the annual U.S.-ASEAN Summit. He reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to strengthening our partnership with ASEAN as well as to its centrality and applauded the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. The President underscored…
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Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on Venezuela
Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Thank you. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for an NSC backgrounder call on the situation in Venezuela and U.S. actions that we’ll be taking. At this time, participants, please note that we have — just for your awareness, not for reporting — on the line, we have [senior…
Readout of President Biden’s Virtual Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met virtually on November 15 with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The two leaders discussed the complex nature of relations between our two countries and the importance of managing competition responsibly. As in previous discussions, the two leaders covered areas where our interests align, and…
Remarks by President Biden on Hurricane Ida Response Efforts
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 12:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Sorry to keep you waiting; I was getting further updates. I just spoke with Governor Hochul of New York and Governor Murphy of New Jersey, and I plan to speak with Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania after last night’s devastating storm and floods…
President Biden Announces Key Nominations
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in key roles: James O’Brien, Nominee for Coordinator for Sanctions Policy with the rank of Ambassador, Department of State Michael Kubayanda, Nominee for Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission Elizabeth de León Bhargava, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Administration, Department of…
Guidance for U.S. Scientific Research Security That Preserves International Collaboration
By: Dr. Eric LanderThe President’s Science Advisor and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy One of America’s most amazing and enviable superpowers is that we are the leading magnet for talented scientists and engineers from around the world. They come to study, to found startups, to lend their energies to U.S. scientific…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Madison, Wisconsin
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Madison, Wisconsin 12:25 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. Here we go. So, from day one, President Biden vowed to fix the broken student loan system and make sure education was a ticket to the middle class, not a barrier to opportunity. Today, we are heading to Madison, Wisconsin, where the President…
Remarks by President Biden at the 45th Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala to Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. (September 15, 2022) 8:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Folks, this happens to be Nanette’s birthday. (Applause.) It’s hell when you turn 25, but you know. (Laughter.) We have a tradition to the Biden family: We sing “Happy Birthday.” So, let’s go. Ready? (Singing.) Happy birthday to…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Advances Expansion & Modernization of the Electric Grid
Departments of Energy and Transportation Announce New Actions to Upgrade America’s Power Infrastructure — Creating Jobs, Increasing Reliability, and Combating Climate Change Today, the White House is making announcements that underscore the Administration’s commitment to accelerating the needed expansion and modernization of America’s power infrastructure to build a more reliable electric grid, create good-paying, union…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Administration’s Efforts to Mark Equal Pay Day
6:34 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thanks so much for joining us today. My name is [senior administration official]. This call will be on background and attributable to “senior administration officials.” The contents will be embargoed until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow. By participating in the call, you’re agreeing to those terms. First, to start, I’ll pass it to [senior…
