Dreamers are part of the fabric of this nation. They serve on the frontlines of the pandemic response. They are students, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Many serve bravely in our military. They’ve only ever known America as their home. Ten years ago, I stood by President Obama as he announced one of our proudest…
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The White House Announces Guest List for the First Lady’s Box for the 2023 State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Jill Biden will welcome guests to join her in the viewing box for President Biden’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Each of these individuals were invited by the White House because they personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech, or they embody the…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the NALEO 39th Annual Conference
SwissotelChicago, Illinois THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, NALEO! Good afternoon. (Applause.) Have a seat. Have a seat. Good afternoon. Oh, it’s so good to — look at this wonderful, big crowd. It’s so good to be back together under the same roof, isn’t it? Yeah, it’s good to see everyone. And I hope we all walk away…
A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2022
Hispanic heritage holds an indelible place in the heart and soul of our Nation, and National Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us that the American identity is a fabric of diverse traditions and stories woven together. Since the beginning, our country has drawn strength and insights from Hispanic writers, scientists, soldiers, doctors, entrepreneurs,…
Statement by President Joe Biden on DACA and Legislation for Dreamers
In 2012, the Obama-Biden Administration created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, which has allowed hundreds of thousands of young immigrants to remain in the United States, to live, study, and work in our communities. Nine years later, Congress has not acted to provide a path to citizenship for Dreamers. Yesterday’s Federal court…
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS BEFORE MEETING WITH DACA RECIPIENTS, DREAMERS WITHOUT DACA, AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS LEADERS
Vice President’s Ceremonial Office 12:19 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, I — it is my honor and pleasure to welcome these leaders to the official Office of the Vice President of the United States to have a very important conversation — a continuing conversation around the future of our country. That really is the topic. …
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS IN A MEETING WITH IMMIGRANT WOMEN ON THE 9TH ANNIVERSARY OF DACA
Vice President’s Ceremonial OfficeEisenhower Executive Office Building 4:03 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, it is an honor to welcome all of you to the Ceremonial Office of the Vice President of the United States. I want to, in particular, thank the two colleagues of mine in the United States Senate who have been extraordinary…
The Economic Benefits of Extending Permanent Legal Status to Unauthorized Immigrants
By Chair Cecilia Rouse, Lisa Barrow, Kevin Rinz, and Evan Soltas The United States is often described as a nation of immigrants. With the exception of Native Americans, the vast majority of Americans are immigrants or the descendants of immigrants or enslaved people. This diversity has been celebrated for its contributions to American culture through…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the UnidosUS 2023 Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois THE VICE PRESIDENT: Janet Murguía! (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. President Janet Murguía, I — I thank you for that introduction and for the years of our friendship and work together. It really means more than I can express. You and I also share so many things in…
Remarks by President Biden at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 46th Annual Gala
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. (September 21, 2023) 8:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Whoa. My Lord, this dinner gets bigger and bigger and bigger. Thanks for inviting me. (Applause.) Please, have a seat if you have one. If you don’t, come on up with me. Adriano, thanks for that introduction. And…
