James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:04 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hello. Okay. Today we have another great guest joining us in the briefing room, Secretary Cardona. As a mother of two little children myself, including one going to elementary school, I know you all have lots of questions about schools and school reopening and COVID. …
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Brings High-Speed, Affordable Internet to Tribal Communities
Department of Commerce announces $146 million in awards through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, with another $1 billion in funding now available In the 21st century, access to affordable, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury: American families need high-quality internet to do their jobs, participate in school, access health care, and stay connected. But…
Remarks by President Biden on Inflation and Actions Taken to Lower Prices and Address Supply Chain Challenges
USS IowaPort of Los Angeles Los Angeles, California 10:51 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: As we used to say in the United States Senate, I hope you’ll excuse a point of personal privilege, but I think that Sal must be related closely to my good friend from Holy Rosary High School in Claymont, Mike DiCostanzo (ph). …
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | New York, NY
Private ResidenceNew York, New York 4:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Look, Amy and Cary, thank you for welcoming me into your home. You know, maybe the worst sentence — worst sentence in the English language is: In the middle of the week, the President is coming. (Laughter.) It means about 6,000 other people show up…
A Proclamation on Day Of Remembrance: 100 Years After The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
One hundred years ago, a violent white supremacist mob raided, firebombed, and destroyed approximately 35 square blocks of the thriving Black neighborhood of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Families and children were murdered in cold blood. Homes, businesses, and churches were burned. In all, as many as 300 Black Americans were killed, and nearly 10,000 were…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Conversation on Reproductive Rights
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New Mexico 3:20 P.M. MDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: It is so good to be here, and hello to everyone. Hello. It’s good to be with you. You got a packed house. (Applause.) GOVERNOR LUJAN GRISHAM: All right, we’re going to get right started, because this is the best part of this…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a DNC Finance Reception
Private ResidenceLos Gatos, California THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Shannon, for all that you are, for the work that you are doing, for the work that everyone here is doing to fight for so much of what is right now at stake. Kevin, Coco, to your whole family: Thank you for hosting us. And to everyone…
Remarks by President Biden at the 29th AFL-CIO Quadrennial Constitutional Convention
Philadelphia Convention CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 11:03 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, AFL-CIO! (Applause.) You ain’t labor, you’re union. It makes a difference! (Laughs.) It’s good to be home. (Applause.) As they say in Claymont, you all brung me to the dance. Thank you. Please. Please, have a seat if there is one. (Laughs.) You’re a gigantic…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in a Moderated Conversation at the Freedman’s Bank Forum
Treasury DepartmentWashington, D.C 11:44 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon — or good morning. (Applause.) Good morning, everyone. Please have a seat. Good morning. Good morning, good morning. It is my great pleasure to be here with Secretary Yellen and with all of you. We’re looking forward to a robust and in-depth conversation. And…
Remarks by President Biden at a at a Democratic National Committee Grassroots Rally
Richard Montgomery High SchoolRockville, Maryland (August 25, 2022) THE PRESIDENT: Wes, thank you for that introduction. And Wes is the real deal. (Applause.) The real deal. Folks, he’s a combat veteran. Only drawback is he’s a Rhodes Scholar. (Laughter.) Former CEO of one of the biggest anti-poverty organizations in America. And if we all…
