“On Juneteenth, we recommit ourselves to the work of equity, equality, and justice. And, we celebrate the centuries of struggle, courage, and hope that have brought us to this time of progress and possibility.” – President Joe Biden, Juneteenth Day of Observance Proclamation This year marks the first anniversary of Juneteenth as a Federal holiday. While the…
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, October 4, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:43 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Sorry for a very long two minutes. Apologize for that. (Laughter.) I am aware — I know, I know. Apologies. Okay. Tomorrow, President Biden and First — the First Lady will travel to Fort Myers, Florida,…
Remarks by President Biden at a Roundtable with CEOs of Electric Utilities to Discuss His Build Back Better Agenda
State Dining Room 2:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me begin by thanking all these utility executives for coming in today. I think this is the beginning of a — God willing, a new era in the generation of electricity and, fundamentally, clean up the environment. And I can’t tell you how much…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 29, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:12 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. A couple items for you at the top. President Biden is committed to doing everything he can to address — (staffer pulling chair seat down) — some sticky seats over there — MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Sorry. (Laughter.) MS. PSAKI: — to address…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration is Taking Action to Restore and Strengthen American Democracy
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken decisive action to restore and strengthen American democracy, from cracking down on corruption and promoting transparency to taking critical steps to ensure the federal government works for every American — no matter what they look like or where they live.…
Remarks by President Biden at a Democratic National Committee Reception
Private ResidenceNew York, New York 4:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I pulled out a note card here and I realized it’s to your granddaughter’s teacher, Mrs. Giddin [ph]. (Laughter.) It explains why she’s late. I got the wrong note card here. (Laughter.) Well, first of all, thank you — thank you very much, Henry and Marsha. …
Remarks By President Biden at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 12:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: President Yoes; Auxiliary President Hennie; Auxiliary President Lehmann; and Director and good friend Jimmy Pasco — we’ve worked together a long time: Thank you for inviting me to join you today and for the service you’ve extended to this nation. I’d also like to thank the Attorney…
Remarks by President Biden Announcing the Framework for His Build Back Better Agenda and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
East Room 11:44 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today, I am pleased to announce that after — after months of tough and thoughtful negotiations, I think we have a historic — I know we have a historic economic framework. It’s a framework that will create millions of jobs, grow the economy, invest in our nation and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:11 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Today, President Biden met with the families of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7th. The President has been personally engaged on this issue and has held…
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Duluth, Minnesota 12:13 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. Okay. So, today, the President and the First Lady are traveling to Superior, Wisconsin, to discuss build — building a better America and how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law delivers for the American people by rebuilding roads and bridges, and creating…
