Tomorrow, President Biden will announce a number of initiatives to support the Palestinian people by: Improving access to health care and technology; Rolling out long overdue 4G digital connectivity to both Gaza and the West Bank; Bolstering economic growth; Providing critical services for Palestinian refugees; Reducing food insecurity; Fostering people-to-people dialogue to support peace. President…
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Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Herzog of Israel
President Biden met with President Isaac Herzog of Israel today ahead of the Israeli Medal of Honor ceremony this evening. The leaders discussed several issues including the United States’ ironclad support for Israel’s security, their commitment to working together to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and efforts to promote regional integration to widen the circle of…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Remarks at Anti-Defamation League National Leadership Summit
As Prepared For Delivery: Thank you, Jonathan, and good afternoon, everyone. My thanks to the Anti-Defamation League for the opportunity to speak at this year’s National Leadership Summit. Jonathan, we deeply appreciate ADL’s work to combat hate in the United States and around the world. Thank you for your leadership and engagement with the Biden-Harris…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:19 P.M. EDT Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Hello. Happy Monday. It’s going to be a great week. I have — I have very long things — l- — long toppers at the top. Just warning you all. No falling asleep, please. Okay. So, we’ve gotten…
Remarks by President Biden at Meeting for Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
International Exhibition-cum-Convention CentreNew Delhi, India 5:46 P.M. IST THE PRESIDENT: Well, ladies and gentlemen, thank you all. My colleagues, this is — someone once said in a similar domestic action that was positive: This is a big deal. This is a real big deal. And I want to thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. One Earth,…
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Opening of Saudi Airspace
President Biden welcomes and commends the historic decision by the leadership of Saudi Arabia to open Saudi airspace to all civilian carriers without discrimination, a decision that includes flights to and from Israel. This decision is the result of the President’s persistent and principled diplomacy with Saudi Arabia over many months, culminating in his visit…
G7 Apulia Leaders’ Communiqué
Preamble We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), gathered in Apulia to reaffirm our enduring unity and determination to meet global challenges at a crucial moment in history and as the international community confronts multiple interconnected crises. We reiterate our shared belief in democratic principles and free societies, universal human rights, social progress,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:22 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have a couple things at the top. So, I want to start by addressing the horrific killing of Sonya Massey. The president and vice president both released statements on their heartbreak for Sonya Massey’s family…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on the President’s Trip to The Middle East
Via Teleconference (June 13, 2022) 8:01 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. This call will be on background attributable to a senior administration official. For your awareness, not for reporting, on the line is [senior administration official]. The contents of the call will be embargoed until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, June 14th. And, [senior administration official], I’ll…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 4:12 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It still smells like a new car in here. Okay, good afternoon. Yesterday, I previewed the designated — the designation of three historic site as part of the new national monument that will honor the legacy of Emmett…