U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 1:35 P.M. EDT SPEAKER JOHNSON: Well, thank — thank you all. I know it’s been a great time of fellowship and enjoyment. It’s been very loud in here. That’s a good sign. That’s a good sign. Not great acoustics, but great fellowship. This lunch is a special event, as we noted earlier because it’s…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly
I welcome and strongly support the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly at Stormont, and I commend the political leaders of Northern Ireland for taking the necessary steps to restore these core institutions. As I said when I visited Belfast last year to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, the democratic…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland During a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Breakfast
Vice President’s ResidenceUnited States Naval ObservatoryWashington, D.C. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. Good morning, everyone. Good morning, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. So, Doug and I are very honored to once again host the Taoiseach and Mr. Barrett back at the Vice President’s Residence. I — I don’t think that we told…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland to the White House today to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and continue their close coordination on shared priorities. A longstanding tradition, the leaders’ annual meeting was an opportunity to discuss a range of issues. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine as it defends against Russia’s continued aggression. President…
Remarks by President Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 10:52 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Taoiseach, welcome back to the Oval Office. It’s good to have you back. And — and I want to thank you again for the reception I had last — when I was last in Ireland. As a matter of fact, my family wasn’t sure we wanted to…
Remarks by President Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland at a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
East Room 5:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. AUDIENCE: Hello. THE PRESIDENT: We’ve got a great guest with us today. (Applause.) We — we ought to change the rules in the United States: When St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, the next day is a holiday. (Laughter.) On behalf of the Finnegans…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland today to recognize his seven years of service as Taoiseach and Tánaiste. Having recently celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the White House, they reflected on their cooperation over the years on shared priorities, particularly deepening U.S.-Ireland ties between our people and our economies. They noted…
Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland
On March 15, President Joe Biden will host Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland, for a bilateral meeting, followed by a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the White House on March 17, continuing a longstanding St. Patrick’s Day tradition. The leaders will reaffirm the close and enduring partnership between the United States and Ireland and the extraordinary bonds between our…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by NSC Senior Director for Europe Amanda Sloat Previewing the President’s Trip to Northern Ireland
Via TeleconferenceTen Square HotelBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 9:21 A.M. BST MR. SAVETT: So, thank you everyone for your — your patience. We’ll go ahead and get started. For those who don’t know me, I’m Sean Savett from the National Security Council. This is Amanda Sloat, our senior director for Europe. As a brief reminder of the ground…
Proclamation on Irish-American Heritage Month, 2024
During Irish-American Heritage Month, we honor our Irish ancestors, all those who carry on their legacies, and the values that have always bound Ireland and the United States together. These values — including determination, decency, and dignity — have been passed down from generation to generation in families like my own and have been grafted…
