National Security CouncilVia Teleconference 10:27 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Good morning, and thanks for joining today’s call on measures to address actions that undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until noon today. For your awareness, not for…
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Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Biden spoke earlier today with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security following the successful defense against Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack earlier this month. They also reviewed ongoing talks to secure the release of hostages together with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The President referred to his…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception
Private ResidenceBethesda, Maryland (December 19, 2023) 5:36 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. Thank you, Governor Wes Moore, for that introduction. I tell you, I was ready to hear another hour or so. (Laughter.) Thank you very much. And I want to thank you for — the First Lady, Dawn, for putting up with you all these…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
Via Teleconference 11:07 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining. As a reminder for these calls, these are on the record, and we’ve got no embargo here. We’ll kick it off to Kirby at the top for a few words, and then we’ll take your questions. MR. KIRBY: Thanks, everybody. I just want to…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:17 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, President Biden vowed to lower prescription drug costs for seniors and families, and he’s delivering on that promise. Today, the President will visit the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, to announce that dozens of pharmaceutical…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates
Vice President Kamala Harris met today with President Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). The Vice President congratulated Sheikh Mohammed on the success of COP28 and welcomed the creation…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Herzog of Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Isaac Herzog of Israel to offer condolences for the horrific terror attack at a synagogue in Jerusalem, a senseless act of violence that took the lives of at least seven innocent victims at a place of worship. The Vice President also condemned and expressed concern about subsequent violent…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:12 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, okay. Well, thank you. (Laughter.) So, I want to start by addressing some devastating and alarming news from the Arizona Supreme Court. With today’s decision, millions of Arizonians will soon face an even more extreme…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:10 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Look at this. Packed room. Happy New Year, everybody. Q Happy New Year. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It’s so good to see everyone. Welcome back. 2024, here we come. And with that — we are just 16 days away from parts of the government shutting down.…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:31 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon. Good afternoon, everyone. All right, I want to make something clear at the top, because I understand how important moral clarity is, especially at this time. So, when Jews are targeted because of their beliefs or their identity, when Israel is singled…
