Preamble We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), gathered in Apulia to reaffirm our enduring unity and determination to meet global challenges at a crucial moment in history and as the international community confronts multiple interconnected crises. We reiterate our shared belief in democratic principles and free societies, universal human rights, social progress,…
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Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 10:37 A.M. EDT ACTING ADMINISTRATOR SLAVITT: Good morning. Thank you for joining us. Today, we’re joined by Drs. Walensky and Fauci. But let me begin by offering an update on our vaccination rollout. We continue to be encouraged by the pace of vaccinations in this country with three approved vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:11 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Happy Tuesday. Okay, I have a few things at the top for all of you, so please be patient. (Laughter.) As you all just saw, this afternoon the President was out in the Rose Garden alongside with family caregivers, people with disabilities, long-term care…
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy
Today more than ever, the government must ensure that it spends money wisely and eliminates waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars. With approximately one out of every ten dollars of Federal government spending going to contractors, it is imperative that contract actions result in the best value for the taxpayer. The Office of Federal Procurement…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:06 A.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Today, we’ll start with an update from Dr. Walensky on the state of the pandemic and CDC’s COVID-19 surveillance efforts. Dr. Walensky. DR. WALENSKY: Good morning. Thanks, Jeff. I’d like to start by walking you through today’s data. The current seven-day…
Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and the Vaccination Program
South Court Auditorium 4:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon again. Tomorrow, we will cross 250 million vaccine shots administered since I took office. I think it’s a pretty consequential achievement for the nation. I promised I’d keep you up to date every 50 million shots, and today I have an important update. Last week,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:51 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have a few things at the top, so please brace yourselves. Q Uh-oh. (Laughter.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hold on tight to those new seats. Okay. So, during his first State of the Union Address,…
The Cost of Living in America: Helping Families Move Ahead
Over the last three decades, American families have experienced a rise in the costs of many necessities that has made it difficult for them to attain economic security. Researchers estimate, for example, that 80 percent of families saw the share of budgets dedicated to spending on needs such as housing and health care increase by…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, December 8, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:50 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: President Biden keeps his promises. And today he fulfilled a deeply important promise to bring Brittney Griner home to a family that loves her, a team that misses her, and a country that has marveled at…
G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué
Preamble We are taking concrete steps to: as outlined in the reference documents of this Communique. We are determined to work together and with others to: 2. We will champion international principles and shared values by: 3. We will work with our international partners to achieve a world that is human-centered, inclusive and resilient, leaving no…