“If we only look inward, we cannot defeat threats from outside; isolation is not insulation. In fact, when America has isolated herself, threats have only grown,” said the Vice President during her 16th foreign trip and third time at the Munich Security Conference MUNICH – Today, Vice President Kamala Harris made a forceful case for…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Passage of H.R. 815, the National Security Supplemental
State Dining Room 10:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. It’s a good day for America, it’s a good day for Europe, and it’s a good day for world peace, for real. This is consequential. I just signed into law the national security package that was passed by the House of Representatives this weekend and…
On-the-Record Regional Press Call by APNSA Jake Sullivan on the National Security Supplemental
Via Teleconference 1:06 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, or good afternoon — wherever in the country you are. Thank you for joining today’s White House regional press call on the urgent need for Congress to pass the National Security Supplemental. Today you will be hearing from Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Biden. Following remarks,…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden’s Plan to Respond to Putin’s Price Hike at the Pump
Via Teleconference 10:51 A.M. EDT MS. SIMONS: Thank you so much for joining this call. As a reminder, this call is on background as “senior administration officials” and is not under embargo. On this call, our senior administration officials will provide an overview on President Biden’s plan to respond to Putin’s price hike at…
Statement by President Biden in Remembrance of Holodomor
We mark the solemn anniversary of the Holodomor as the brave people of Ukraine continue to defend their freedom and Ukraine’s sovereignty against Russia’s brutal war of aggression. Ninety years ago, the inhumane polices of Joseph Stalin and the Soviet regime created the “death by hunger.” Millions of Ukrainians—men, women, and children—suffered and starved to death between…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Russia’s Aerial Assault on Ukraine
Overnight, Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since this war began. This massive bombardment used drones and missiles, including missiles with hypersonic capability, to strike cities and civilian infrastructure all across Ukraine. Strikes reportedly hit a maternity hospital, a shopping mall, and residential areas—killing innocent people and injuring dozens more. It is a…
Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure
South Lawn 9:29 A.M. EDT Q Senator Tuberville is not budging on Pentagon promotions. Senator Tuberville is not budging on Pentagon promotions. Q Mr. President, was Prigozhin — was Prigozhin looking to capture military leaders? THE PRESIDENT: He’s not budging on it, as I understand, from my colleagues. It’s totally inappropriate. It’s outrageous. Q But he says the Defense…
Remarks by President Biden in Press Gaggle
The Crossing at Tahoe ValleySouth Lake Tahoe, California 12:01 P.M. PDT Q Mr. President, do you have a reaction to the plane crash in Russia? THE PRESIDENT: Yes, but I’m going to be a little — Q Say again? What the — Prigozhin apparently killed. THE PRESIDENT: You may recall when I was…
Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure
South Lawn 5:59 P.M. EST Q Mr. President, when do airdrops in Gaza start? Q Do you think there will be a ceasefire deal by Ramadan? THE PRESIDENT: I’m hoping so. We’re still working real hard at it. We’re not there yet. Q What is — what is the biggest hold-up right now? THE PRESIDENT: I’m not going to tell…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on the U.S. and G7 Actions to Impose Additional Severe Costs for Putin’s War Against Ukraine
Via Teleconference 7:21 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you. And thanks everyone for joining us. I know it’s pretty early on a Sunday morning. So we’re going to turn it over to [senior administration official] who is going to be our speaker for your awareness. But this call is on background, and it’s attributable to a “senior administration official.” …
