America has always been a land of second chances, founded on fresh starts, new possibilities, and the belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. During Second Chance Month, we recommit to helping people forge the new beginnings they have earned and building a safer and more just society. …
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Remarks by President Biden at the Summit for Democracy Virtual Plenary on Democracy Delivering on Global Challenges
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:42 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Hello, everyone. Let me start by apologizing for the slight cold I have. That’s the only thing that’s happening to me these days. Let me start by thanking everyone for participating in the second Summit of Democracies — for Democracy, I should say. But more importantly,…
Fact Sheet: President Biden and Vice President Harris Are Delivering For Young Americans
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS’S FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOMS COLLEGE TOURProtecting Our Rights | Using Our Voices | Determining Our Future * * * As students head back to the classroom, Vice President Harris is launching a month-long “Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour” across America to mobilize young people in the ongoing fight for fundamental freedoms…
Readout from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson of Senior Administration Official Travel to Colombia
On Friday, July 22, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer traveled to Colombia and met with President Ivan Duque, President-Elect Gustavo Petro, Vice President-Elect Francia Marquez, and Colombian elected officials. He was joined by National Security Advisor to the Vice President Phil Gordon, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols, and National…
Bills Signed: H.R. 468, H.R. 1766, H.R. 4877, H.R. 5641, H.R. 7500, H.R. 7846, H.R. 8982
On Monday, October 10, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 468, the “Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021,” which permits the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally-financed airport development projects; Thank you to Representatives Sam Graves and Garrett Graves, and Senators Young, Sinema, and Cruz, and many others for their leadership. H.R. 1766,…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | Boston, MA
The Westin Boston Seaport District HotelBoston, Massachusetts 2:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello. (Applause.) Hello, everybody. (Applause.) (Laughs.) Well, thank you, thank you. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. (Laughs.) God, it’s good to see you all. And, Jack, thank you, but I know the real movement in here is Eileen. (Laughter.) But…
A Proclamation on Columbus Day, 2022
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed from the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera on behalf of Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II, but his roots trace back to Genoa, Italy. The story of his journey remains a source of pride for many Italian Americans whose families also crossed the Atlantic. His voyage…
A Proclamation on Religious Freedom Day, 2023
On Religious Freedom Day, we reflect on our right to practice, pray, and preach our faiths peacefully and openly. Across the country, we practice many different religions. We celebrate many different traditions. And we honor our faiths in many different ways and places — from churches, to mosques, to synagogues, to temples. This religious freedom…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Robert Godec, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand Vinay Singh, Nominee for Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development Kalpana Kotagal, Nominee for Commissioner on the Equal…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Keynote Address at the 2022 Texas Democratic Party Johnson-Jordan Reception
Hyatt Regency AustinAustin, Texas 5:44 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening, Texas Democrats. Oh, it is good to be with you. Have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to be with all of you. Thank you all for what you are doing. I — you know what, Chairman, I had to…
