Ambassador Cathy Russell has been a trusted and indispensable advisor to Jill and me for nearly 30 years. In that time, Jill and I have witnessed — and benefited countless times from — Cathy’s leadership, experience, wisdom, and empathy. And it is because of those qualities that I could not be more proud that the…
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Fact Sheet: Private Sector Leaders Are Stepping Up to Welcome Afghans
Through Operation Allies Welcome, the Biden Administration is marshaling a whole-of-America approach to safely, securely and effectively welcoming our Afghan allies and Afghans at-risk. In concert with Welcome.US, private sector leaders are playing a crucial role in this effort, stepping up in meaningful ways to welcome individuals who supported the United States over the past…
Remarks by President Biden at a National Small Business Week Event
Rose Garden 12:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, or af- — good afternoon. (Laughter.) Bes- — before we start, I’m pleased to say that the regulators have taken action to facilitate the sale of First Republic Bank and ensure that all depositors are protected and that taxpayers are not on the hook. These actions…
Executive Order on Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to the Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8…
Remarks by Chair Jared Bernstein at the Economic Policy Institute | Washington, D.C
CEA Chair Jared Bernstein gives remarks at the Economic Policy Institute’s “What’s Next: Worker-Center Policy in the US and Global Economy” in Washington, D.C.
Fact Sheet: National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality
The Biden-Harris Administration issues first-ever national gender strategy to advance the full participation of all people – including women and girls – in the United States and around the world. [Click here to read the Gender Strategy Report] President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that advancing gender equity and equality is fundamental to every…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 13, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:50 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. A lot going on today. All right, a couple of toppers to kick us off. Tomorrow, the President will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina, where he will visit North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for a tour of their new…
Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on Introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
Immigration is an irrefutable source of our strength and is essential to who we are as a nation. The last four years of misguided policies have exacerbated the already broken immigration system and highlighted the critical need for reform. I applaud the important work done by Senator Bob Menendez and Representative Linda Sánchez to modernize…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:11 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Happy Tuesday. Okay, I have a few things at the top for all of you, so please be patient. (Laughter.) As you all just saw, this afternoon the President was out in the Rose Garden alongside with family caregivers, people with disabilities, long-term care…
Remarks by President Biden at the 45th Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala to Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. (September 15, 2022) 8:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Folks, this happens to be Nanette’s birthday. (Applause.) It’s hell when you turn 25, but you know. (Laughter.) We have a tradition to the Biden family: We sing “Happy Birthday.” So, let’s go. Ready? (Singing.) Happy birthday to…
