On December 14, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Office of Public Engagement hosted 70 local elected officials and community leaders from across the state of New York as part of its “Communities in Action” event series. During the half-day forum, senior Biden-Harris Administration officials highlighted the impacts of the American Rescue…
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:11 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Today, President Biden met with the families of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7th. The President has been personally engaged on this issue and has held…
Readout of White House Meeting with Latino Organization Leaders
Last Wednesday, Senior Biden-Harris officials hosted a meeting with Latino leaders ahead of the White House Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. During the meeting leaders discussed President Biden’s commitment to advancing opportunities for Latino families across the country. Administration officials highlighted ongoing Administration efforts including the implementation of President Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda, Bidenomics, immigration,…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman
Joe Lieberman and I served together in the U.S. Senate for 20 years. He was principled, steadfast, and unafraid to stand up for what he thought was right. He was a friend. Joe’s fierce spirit of independence is the essence of the American story. He was the grandson of immigrants; his dad ran a small…
Statement from President Joe Biden on 150th Judicial Confirmation
One of the greatest responsibilities a President has is the appointment of federal judges. These judges—confirmed for life—play an integral part in our everyday lives. They oversee cases in which workers fight for safe conditions. They ensure trials are fair and efficient, helping our criminal justice system function. And they issue rulings on fundamental rights—from…
A Proclamation on Irish-American Heritage Month, 2023
During Irish-American Heritage Month, I think of my great-great grandparents — the Blewitts of County Mayo and the Finnegans of County Louth. Like so many other Irish immigrants who sought a new beginning in the United States, they arrived on our shores with hearts full of hope and dreams of the future. With grit and…
Statement from President Biden on the Passing of Esther Coopersmith
Esther Coopersmith shaped history. A skilled diplomat, committed advocate, and genuine bridge-builder, she helped forge a ground-breaking peace accord and energetically strengthened international organizations dedicated to human equality. She was a dedicated public servant and legendary hostess. And as Jill and I knew firsthand, she was a wonderful friend. Growing up in Wisconsin and the…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Central America Forward Launch Event
Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:06 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is my great pleasure to once again convene this group, and to the new members, to welcome you to this table, which has been a place where we have convened, here and in other rooms in this building —…
Statement from President Joe Biden on House GOP’s Baseless Impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas
History will not look kindly on House Republicans for their blatant act of unconstitutional partisanship that has targeted an honorable public servant in order to play petty political games. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, a Cuban immigrant who came to the United States with his family as political refugees, has spent more than two decades serving…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, January 6. 2023
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:50 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Hi, hi, hi. Happy Friday. I think it’s Friday. All right. So, today, the United States will demonstrate our continued enduring commitment to Ukraine’s ability to defend itself with the announcement of over $3 billion in new military assistance to Ukraine,…
