Secretary Colin Powell dedicated his life to defending our nation. As National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of State, he was an independent thinker and a barrier breaker who inspired leaders in our military and throughout our nation. Secretary Powell served our nation with courage, unwavering in his belief in its principles…
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President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Advisory Board of the National Air and Space Museum The Smithsonian’s Advisory Boards provide advice, expertise, and assistance to the Institution’s leadership on the widely diverse programs and operations of the Smithsonian. Advisory Board members help ensure…
Vice President’s Cover Letter: U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America
Cover Message from Vice President Kamala Harris In Central America, the root causes of migration run deep—and migration from the region has a direct impact on the United States. For that reason, our nation must consistently engage with the region to address the hardships that cause people to leave Central America and come to our…
Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on DACA Day
Dreamers are Americans. Many have spent most of their lives in the United States. They live, study, work, and worship in our communities. They have served on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2012, the Obama-Biden Administration created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. Since that date, DACA has allowed more than…
Readout of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Meeting with Mayors on the Build Back Better Framework
Vice President Kamala Harris met today with a bipartisan group of Mayors from across the country to discuss how the Build Back Better Framework will benefit families in the cities they represent. The Vice President thanked the Mayors for their leadership on the ground during a challenging period. She also thanked them for their support…
Readout of the President and Vice President’s Meeting with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Leaders
Today, the President and Vice President met with 13 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NHPI) leaders representing the rich diversity of the AA & NHPI communities to discuss a wide range of issues, including the Administration’s Build Back Better Agenda. The conversation focused on the importance of combating the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, economic…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:31 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, good afternoon, everybody. I just have a few things at the top. So once again, please bear with me. President Biden has done more than any prior President to tackle the climate crisis, and today he’s making clear that he’s not done yet.…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Ottawa, Canada
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Ottawa, Canada 6:07 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Guys, I’m so sorry. We’ve been waiting, and Jake is with the President right now. And so we’ve been — so either we go now, or we don’t have a gaggle. So — Q You can send us Jake later. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: We…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:10 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. Q Hi. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. So, President Biden’s values and agenda won big across the country last night. In Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and in Virginia, voters once again sided with President Biden’s agenda to stand up for fundamental…
FACT SHEET: Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security Plans for Border Wall Funds
Under the Previous Administration, Wall Construction Cost American Taxpayers Up To $46 Million per Mile, Shortchanged the Military, and Caused Serious Risks to Life, Safety, and the Environment The Biden Administration inherited a broken immigration system – one that wasted billions of taxpayer dollars and neither kept the American people safe nor adhered to our…
