2:47 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughter.) Hi. Hello. Thanks, Weijia. All right. A couple of things at the top before we get going. The President has been receiving updates on the wildfires that have already scorched over 500,000 acres across the Texas Panhandle. We are…
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Cherry Point, NC
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Cherry Point, North Carolina MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, good afternoon — or good evening, everybody. Welcome to our trip to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, where the President and the First Lady will be attending a Friendsgiving meal hosted by Robert Irvine Foundation as part of the First Lady’s…
Remarks by President Biden on Growing the Economy and Creating Good-Paying Jobs
SK Siltron CSS FacilityBay City, Michigan 3:19 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello, hello! I’ll tell you what: I — if I — my mom is looking down from Heaven and saying, “Apologize to these people because you have their — you have their back to them.” I apologize — (laughter)…
Remarks by President Biden on Averting Default and the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
Oval Office 7:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, when I ran for President, I was told the days of bipartisanship were over and that Democrats and Republicans could no longer work together. But I refused to believe that, because America can never give into that way of thinking. Look, the only way American…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:51 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, thank you. Thank you so much. Okay. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of an executive order that codified the Lavender Scare, a dark chapter in our nation’s history when…
FACT SHEET: U.S.- Africa Partnership in Elevating Diaspora Engagement
The African Diaspora in the United States is a source of strength. It encompasses African Americans, including descendants of enslaved Africans, and nearly two million African immigrants who have close familial, social, and economic connections to the continent. The African immigrant community makes significant contributions to America’s growth and prosperity. The African Diaspora—i.e., people of…
FACT SHEET: White House Calls on Congress to Advance Critical National Security Priorities
Today, the President is requesting supplemental funding from Congress that advances our national security and supports our allies and partners. Since the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas, President Biden has surged security, intelligence, and diplomatic support to the people of Israel. This supplemental request will continue to provide the necessary security assistance to Israel, support…
A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month, 2022
During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate Indigenous peoples past and present and rededicate ourselves to honoring Tribal sovereignty, promoting Tribal self-determination, and upholding the United States’ solemn trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations. America has not always delivered on its promise of equal dignity and respect for Native Americans. For…
2022 in Review
By Ambassador Susan E. Rice I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling ‘22. The past year undoubtedly brought its share of daunting challenges—from Putin’s brutal war in Ukraine, to devastating hurricanes along the Atlantic Coast and fires in the West, to stubbornly high inflation around the globe. Yet, 2022 also yielded remarkable progress for…
Readout of White House Meeting on Child Care to Mark Black History Month
Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, Director of the Gender Policy Council Jennifer Klein, and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin were joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, Representative Ayanna Pressley, and national leaders to celebrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to support Black children, families, and early educators…
