10:25 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. Prime Minister — (applause) — and Jodie, distinguished guests, and all of Australia out on the lawn: Welcome. Welcome and good morning — or, as you would say, g’day. You know, it’s an honor to welcome you all to the White House as we celebrate the enduring alliance…
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Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the President and Vice President’s Meeting with the CBC, CHC, CAPAC, Equality Caucus, and Women’s Caucus on the Build Back Better Act
This afternoon, the President and Vice President joined a meeting with chairs and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, Congressional Women’s Caucus, and White House senior staff to discuss continued progress on negotiations for the Build Back Better Act. Their conversations centered on…
Statement of President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birth
Jill and I extend our warmest wishes to the Sikh community on the 552nd anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith. Guru Nanak’s visionary message of equality, peace, and service is as important today as it was five centuries ago. His teachings emphasize the dignity and equal…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation on Protecting Reproductive Rights
Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 3:54 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. (Applause.) MS. BUSH: Well, having one of those “how did I get here?” moments. I think all-girls school really began the confidence required to come up here and interview two incredible women such as yourselves. And I want to thank you on behalf…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Reception in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Rose Garden 5:29 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Leo. Hanford — I used to go to — we ha- — used to have our church retreats in Hanford. MR. GONZALEZ: I know that’s right. THE VICE PRESIDENT: So, we probably ran into each other back in the day, huh? MR. GONZALEZ: I know…
A Proclamation on National Voter Registration Day, 2022
The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy — it defines us as Americans and serves as the cornerstone of our liberty. With it, anything is possible in America; without it, nothing is. It is a legacy passed down by our greatest leaders — a legacy which provides each one of us with…
FACT SHEET: Executive Order, 2022 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial
Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which is key to advancing the historic, bipartisan military justice reform he signed into law last month through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This Executive Order strengthens the military justice system’s response to gender-based violence, and delivers on key…
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nancy G. Abudu, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, vice Beverly Baldwin Martin, retired. Jennifer M. Adams, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo…
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Nowruz Reception
East Room 1:13 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Hello. Welcome to the White House. And E- — (applause) — and Eid-eh Shoma Mobarak! (Applause.) “For the feeling of peacefor the sun after these long nights…for women, life, and freedom…freedom, for freedom, for freedom.” (Applause.) Those lyrics are so powerful, aren’t they? AUDIENCE: Yes! THE FIRST…
“I feel for you, but…”: How Improved Data Will Support the LGBTQI+ Community
By Meghan Maury, OSTP Senior Policy Advisor for Data Science What we choose to measure matters. That’s why we are working together to build a Federal Evidence Agenda on LGBTQI+ Equity and why we’re asking for your help to make sure we get it right. I remember the first time I went to the office…
