Oval Office 10:44 A.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, it’s great to have my good friend back here. Welcome back to the White House. This is his second visit. And we’ve always — it’s interesting — as we said today in our short remarks, France and the United States have always stood together. And I can…
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Fact Sheet: Prioritizing Climate in Foreign Policy and National Security
From Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized addressing the climate crisis both at home and as a core element of our national security and foreign policy. The climate crisis is reshaping our physical world, with the Earth’s climate changing faster than at any point in modern history and extreme weather events becoming more frequent…
President Biden and President Lopez Obrador Joint Statement
The United States and Mexico affirm our broad and deep cooperation and commitment to building a more prosperous and secure future for the people of North America. As we face unprecedented global and regional challenges that require the concerted efforts of both our nations, we uphold democracy, inclusive growth, transparency, rule of law, and human…
A Proclamation on National Public Lands Day, 2022
On National Public Lands Day, we give thanks for the precious public lands that are the birthright of every American and at the heart of our national pride. From national parks to monuments, conservation areas, wildlife refuges, forests, grasslands, marine sanctuaries, reservoirs, and lakes — these lands provide endless opportunities for adventure, education, and respite. …
Statement by President Joe Biden on Increasing Federal Firefighter Pay
There’s an old expression that God made man – and then he made a few firefighters. Firefighters are some of the bravest men and women among us, and the backbones of our communities, protecting our homes, businesses, schools, and families from catastrophe. Federal firefighters used to get paid $13 an hour – but that ended…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials to Preview the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Summit
Via Teleconference (September 22, 2023) 3:35 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you. And thanks everyone for joining the call to preview the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Summit. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials.” It is embargoed until Sunday, September 24th, at 5:00 a.m. Eastern. For your awareness, not for your…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Spousal Program
Washington D.C. Thank you, Kalkidan. What an inspiring story! You and your sister show us that when we invest in our young people, you go on to make your communities better for everyone. Thank you for your work. I’m so grateful to Deborah and the Kennedy Center team for opening the REACH for us today.…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | San Francisco, CA
Private ResidenceSan Francisco, California (September 27, 2023) 5:22 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Before you — before you go, I’ve got to tell a little story. (Laughter.) You know, I didn’t realize, even though I’d been vice president and sat in that seat next to the President in front of the fireplace in the Oval Office…
New Tools Needed to Assess Climate-Related Financial Risk
By Heather Boushey, Noah Kaufman, and Jeffery Zhang One of the most important roles that economists play is to provide policymakers with a better understanding of trends in the economy. From the development of national income and product accounts, to estimating poverty thresholds, to indices that capture market concentration, economists have developed quantitative tools to…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Delivers on His Commitment to Tribal Nations and Native Communities
Since taking office, President Biden has been committed to strengthening the Nation-to-Nation relationships between the United States and Tribal Nations and advancing Tribal sovereignty. Over the past three years, the Administration has taken steps to strengthen its understanding of Tribal needs and priorities, respect and support Tribal sovereignty, reform critical federal processes for Tribal Nations,…
