The world’s ocean basins are critical to the success of our Nation and, indeed, to life on Earth. The ocean powers our economy, provides food for billions of people, supplies 50 percent of the world’s oxygen, offers recreational opportunities for us to enjoy, and regulates weather patterns and our global climate system. During National Ocean Month, we celebrate our…
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On-the-Record Press Call on the Launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
7:09 P.M. JST MR. PATEL: Good evening, everybody. Thanks so much for joining. This call will be on the record and embargoed until 4:15 Japan Standard Time tomorrow, May 23rd. Joining us for this briefing, we have National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. We, of…
A Proclamation on National Child’s Day, 2021
Our Nation’s children are the kite strings that hold our national ambitions aloft — and it is our shared responsibility to make sure that they have every opportunity to thrive. On National Child’s Day, we recommit ourselves to ensuring that every child in America has a fair shot at a bright future, regardless of the gender,…
Readout of the Sixth National Climate Task Force Meeting
On the heels of the President’s recent travel, the National Climate Task Force discussed delivering on President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda Today, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy convened the sixth National Climate Task Force meeting where she was joined by Cabinet members and senior leadership from across the federal government. The Climate Task Force…
FACT SHEET: Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Today, the President and the bipartisan group announced agreement on the details of a once-in-a-generation investment in our infrastructure, which will be taken up in the Senate for consideration. In total, the deal includes $550 billion in new federal investment in America’s infrastructure. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will grow the economy, enhance our competitiveness, create…
FACT SHEET: President’s FY23 Budget Restores American Leadership and Confronts Global Threats
President Biden from day one has been committed to upholding our Nation’s sacred obligation to properly prepare and equip those we send in harm’s way, and ensuring our military has the resources it needs to meet 21st century challenges. The President’s FY23 Budget reflects that commitment by making one of the largest investments in national…
Readout of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Call with President Isaac Herzog of Israel
Vice President Harris spoke with President Isaac Herzog of Israel today to congratulate him on his recent inauguration as Israel’s 11th president. The two leaders discussed the importance of continuing to deepen the U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship and the Vice President expressed her strong commitment to Israel’s security and support for continued normalization of relations between…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 16, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:09 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Okay, a couple of items for you at the top. Today, we learned that retail sales increased by 3.8 percent in January, exceeding expectations. This strong, inflation-adjusted increase reflects the resilience of the economy, even in the face…
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell En Route Santa Clara County, CA
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Santa Clara County, California 12:53 P.M. EST MS. DALTON: Thank you to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell for joining us this afternoon, and good afternoon to all of you. Before I turn it to her, as you know, we are on our way to California, where President Biden will visit areas…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 28, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:31 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. Happy Monday. State of the Union eve, shall we say? Okay. I just wanted to get — start off and give you — highlight some of the ongoing assistance — obviously, we made a number of announcements over the…
