President Joseph R. Biden, Jr met today with President Gabriel Boric of Chile at the White House to deepen the U.S.-Chile bilateral relationship. President Biden and President Boric discussed ways the United States and Chile can continue to expand our economic engagement, including through the Americas Partnership, to promote economic growth for our two countries…
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Press Gaggle with NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
Via Teleconference 10:30 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thank you for your patience and bearing with us while we got through that, but — Kirby has a few words at the top and then we’ll take as many questions as we can. MR. KIRBY: Hey. Good morning, everybody. Look, as you know, we have been…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Securing the Release of Two Americans Taken Hostage
Today, we have secured the release of two Americans taken hostage by Hamas during the horrific terrorist assault against Israel on October 7. Our fellow citizens have endured a terrible ordeal these past 14 days, and I am overjoyed that they will soon be reunited with their family, who has been wracked with fear. These individuals…
Remarks by President Biden to the National Action Network Convention
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Rev. Thanks for that introduction. Look, we’ve known each other for a long time. I’m grateful not only for your leadership and partnership but, quite frankly, more importantly for your friendship. And thanks to all of you, members of our nation’s most…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s National Security Supplemental Request
The President’s supplemental request is critical to advancing our national security interests—from delivering aid to Israel and Ukraine, to providing humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians across the globe, to strengthening border security and fighting the flow of fentanyl into the United States. These are bipartisan priorities that deserve bipartisan support. Today’s vote does nothing to…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCILVia Teleconference 11:12 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining. Sorry, again, we’re running a little late. Kirby has a few words at the top, and then we’ll try to get through as many questions as we can. MR. KIRBY: Thanks, everybody. I think you probably saw — today we abstained on…
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani of the Republic of Iraq Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 12:19 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. Prime Minister, welcome. Welcome to the White House. Welcome to the Oval Office. The — before I begin, I want to discuss some of the events that took place in the Middle East the past weekend. As you know, Iran launched an unprecedented aerial attack against…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
2:04 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Sorry I’m delayed. I was actually listening to — to your reporting — your live report from your seat. (Laughter.) Q Got any — any suggestions about things that we need to include next time? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: You know, I have a…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:47 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Chatty Friday. We were just saying everybody is chatty out here. Oh my gosh, the first row. Q Yes! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Let’s give it up — (applause) — Q Almost the second — MS. JEAN-PIERRE: — give it up to the ladies. (Applause.) Q And no…
Remarks by President Biden During a Call with Jewish Faith Leaders for High Holidays
Oval Office 6:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Rabbi Asch. Thank you very much. And thank you all — all the rabbis on this call for being such a source of strength and wisdom to communities across America. (Clears throat.) Excuse me. I have long felt that strength and wisdom. I — you might say…