Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189Columbus, Ohio 3:41 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Have a seat. Have a seat, please. Well, it is good to be in the house of labor. It is good to be with all of you. Thank you, Secretary Marty Walsh — my friend, an incredible…
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Readout of the March National Climate Task Force Meeting
National Task Force discussed ways to lower prices at the pump and secure true energy independence Yesterday, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy convened the tenth meeting of the National Climate Task Force with Cabinet members and senior leadership from across the Biden-Harris Administration. The Task Force focused on how agencies can continue supporting the President’s…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on Expanding Affordable High-Speech Internet Nationwide
Benedict CollegeColumbia, South Carolina 1:16 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. It is so good to be back in South Carolina. Thank you, Dr. Monica Adams, soror, for that introduction and — and for your work. Your work is just extraordinary. We have been talking about her vision not only for…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House National Security Advisor John Kirby
2:21 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon. Hello. Okay, I have a couple things at the top, and then we’ll get going. A short time ago, President Biden and Vice President Harris concluded a meeting with congressional leaders on the need to keep the government open and pass the national security supplemental. In the meeting, the President made…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Shereef Elnahal, Nominee for Under Secretary for Health, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs Ray Jefferson, Nominee for Under Secretary for Benefits, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs Rita Landgraf, Nominee…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | New York, NY
Mandarin Oriental HotelNew York, New York 4:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Whoa. I have never been with so many doctors — medical doctors, Gov — (laughter) — since I was four months in a hospital. (Laughter.) God love you all. Well, please sit, sit, sit, sit, sit, sit. I — let me start off: Ramon,…
Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates En Route West Columbia, SC
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route West Columbia, South Carolina 11:20 A.M. EDT MR. BATES: So I have one thing at the top for you. President Biden promised that he would be a president for all Americans, regardless of where they live and regardless of whether they voted for him or not. He also promised to rebuild…
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…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | Albuquerque, NM
Private ResidenceAlbuquerque, New Mexico (August 8, 2023) 6:38 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Well, Randi, you know, it’s a good thing you’re not doing this overseas. Every time I go overseas, you know how many people have to travel with me? (Laughter.) Nine hundred. AUDIENCE: Whoa! THE PRESIDENT: And —…
Advancing Equity and Racial Justice Through the Federal Government
“It is therefore the policy of my Administration that the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. Affirmatively advancing equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity is the responsibility…