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…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation with Joseph “Fat Joe” Cartagena and Anthony Ramos During the National “Fight for Our Freedoms” College Tour
Florida International UniversityMiami, Florida(September 28, 2023) 2:57 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, Panthers! (Applause.) MR. CARTAGENA: Well, we’re just excited to be here, as everybody at FIU. We’re going to ask us some questions and moderate, you know, to Madam Vice President. It’s crazy. You’ve traveled all around the country to talk to Americans…
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…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the UNESCO Flag-Raising Ceremony
Bonjour! Good afternoon. Director General. Madame Macron, Minister Attal, Minister Abdul Malak, your excellencies, distinguished guests: I am honored to join you today as we raise the flag of the United States—a symbol of our commitment to global collaboration and peace. The United States is proud to join as a member state of UNESCO. Madame…
Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Honoring the 2023 WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces
East Room 4:29 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. So, to the world champion Las Vegas Aces — (applause) — Coach Becky Hammon, and Team President Nikki Fargas: Congratulations, congratulations — (applause) — and welcome back — welcome back — welcome back to the White…
Press Release: National Cyber Director Encourages Adoption of Skill-Based Hiring to Connect Americans to Good-Paying Cyber Jobs
At White House Cyber Workforce Convening, Commitments from the Federal Government and Private Sector Demonstrate Progress Building the Nation’s Cybersecurity Workforce April 29, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a first-of-its-kind convening at the White House where representatives from more than 30 companies and institutions representing a…
Clemency Recipient List
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is using his authority under the Constitution to advance equal justice under law by granting clemency to 16 deserving individuals who were convicted of non-violent drug offenses. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is pardoning the following eleven individuals: Jason Hernandez – McKinney, TexasJason Hernandez is a 47-year-old man who…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Isaac Herzog of the State of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting
Eisenhower Executive Office Building 3:54 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Well, it is my great honor and joy to welcome President Herzog to my office; to Washington, D.C.; to the U.S. It is so good to see you again in person. The last time you and I were together — physically together — was in…
FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Sweeping Proposals to Crack Down on Pandemic Fraud and Help Victims Recover Introduced in Congress
Major New Legislation Introduced by Senators Peters, Durbin, and Wyden Includes Key White House Proposals to Address Systemic Pandemic Fraud and Prevent Future Schemes Today, Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin, and Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden are introducing major new legislation, the Fraud Prevention…
Remarks by President Biden at Greek Independence Day Reception
East Room 5:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Your Eminence, thank you very much. I should start by saying the only reason I’m able to stand here is because of the Greek community. That’s not hyperbole. I won my election as a 29-year-old senator — I know I’m only about 40 now, but — (laughter)…
