More than two centuries ago, our Founders set in motion the most extraordinary experiment of self-government the world has ever known with three simple words: “We, the People.” These timeless words from our Constitution help capture the very idea of America — that we are all created equal and deserve to be treated…
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A Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2022
America is founded on the most powerful idea in history — that we are all created equal. That idea sparked our revolution, ignited a wave of change across the world, and beats in the hearts of Americans today. It is central to our Constitution, and citizenship embodies a true faith and allegiance to give…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the United Steelworkers Constitutional Convention
MGM Grand Marquee BallroomLas Vegas, Nevada 11:35 A.M. PDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, steelworkers! (Applause.) (Laughs.) Oh, it’s good to be in the house of labor. Have a seat. Please have a seat. Good morning. Good morning. It’s good to be with everyone. And I thank you. I am here to thank you. On behalf of…
A Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2021
For 234 years, America’s Constitution has guided our growth, shaped our progress, and defined us as a Nation of sacred laws and fundamental values. When our democracy is tested, we draw strength from the Constitution to see us through. When we look ahead in our uniquely American way — restless, bold, and optimistic — our Constitution…
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…
Readout from Vice President Harris’s Meeting with Constitutional Law, Privacy, and Technology Experts on Reproductive Rights
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris held a roundtable with constitutional law, privacy, and technology experts to discuss what is at stake if Roe v. Wade is overruled. The roundtable followed recent meetings about reproductive rights that the Vice President held with faith leaders, and with health care providers, and is part of the Administration’s work…
The Constitution
Why a Constitution? The need for the Constitution grew out of problems with the Articles of Confederation, which established a “firm league of friendship” between the States, and vested most power in a Congress of the Confederation. This power was, however, extremely limited—the central government conducted diplomacy and made war, set weights and measures, and…
Statement from President Joe Biden on H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Today, I have signed into law H.R. 2670, the “National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024” (the “Act”). The Act authorizes fiscal year appropriations principally for the Department of Defense, Department of Energy national security programs, Department of State, and the Intelligence Community. The Act provides the critical authorities we need to build…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Fifty-one years ago today, the Supreme Court recognized a woman’s constitutional right to make deeply personal decisions with her doctor—free from the interference of politicians. Then, a year and a half ago, the Court made the extreme decision to overturn Roe and take away a constitutional right. As a result, tens of millions of women now live…
Remarks by President Biden Honoring the Legacy of Senator John McCain and the Work We Must Do Together to Strengthen Our Democracy
Tempe Center for the ArtsTempe, Arizona 12:05 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you. Please — please, sit down. Thank you. I’m going to put a little bit more meat on that bone — that last one. (Laughter.) John and I used to travel together. When John got back from all the time in…
