Washington National CathedralWashington, D.C. 11:36 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: To the O’Connor family, my wife Jill and I send our love on behalf of a truly grateful nation for her service. I’m humbled to be asked to speak today. To the members of the clergy, the Chief Justice, Justices of the Supreme Court past and…
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A Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2023
People with disabilities have long strengthened our economy and expanded our Nation’s possibilities. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we recognize the immense contributions of disabled Americans, and we recommit to delivering America’s full promise of equal dignity, respect, and opportunity for every American. I had the honor of helping to pass the…
Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Launches Women in the Sustainable Economy Initiative, Totaling Over $900 Million in Commitments
In the 21st century, no economy can get ahead if half of its population is left behind. In our rapidly modernizing global economy, the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring women are prepared for, and part of, the industries of the future. As part of U.S. government efforts to advance the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…
A Proclamation on Education and Sharing Day, USA, 2024
This Education and Sharing Day, USA, we remember the life and legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as the leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and recommit to our shared values of honesty, dignity, and equal justice that he long championed and that have made America strong. Forced to flee Nazi-occupied…
A Proclamation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recommit to building a world where disabled people everywhere are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve and are afforded an equal shot at achieving their dreams. Many Americans can still recall when — just over three decades ago — a person could legally…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
In America, no person should face discrimination simply because of who they are or who they love. The Supreme Court’s disappointing decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis undermines that basic truth, and painfully it comes during Pride month when millions of Americans across the country join together to celebrate the contributions, resilience, and strength of the…
President Biden Announces Key Nominee
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Charlotte A. Burrows to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Charlotte A. Burrows, Nominee for Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Charlotte A. Burrows has served as Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) since January of 2021. As…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Retirement of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.
The promise of America is that we are all created equal in the image of God and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives. While we’ve never fully lived up to that promise, we’ve never fully walked away from it because of extraordinary leaders like Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Throughout our decades of friendship…
Background Press Call Previewing an Executive Order Advancing LGBTQI+ Equality During Pride Month
Via Teleconference 9:38 A.M. EDT MR MUNOZ: Hey, everybody. Thank you for joining today’s call to preview the President’s Pride event today and the new executive order that he will be signing. Ahead of this call, you should have received an embargoed factsheet — until 12:00 p.m. This call will be attributable to “senior administration…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at Biden Victory Fund and the LGBTQ+ Leadership Council 24th Annual LGBTQ+ Gala
New York, New York THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening, good evening, good evening. Happy Pride! (Applause.) I have things to say. (Laughs.) Rosario, thank you for that and for all you do. I see Rosario at different places around our country and, actually, our world. You are such an incredible…
