WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Mohamed Hag Magid, Commissioner, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali, Commission Member, United States Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad Michael Lozman, Commission Member, United States Commission for the Preservation of…
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On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby Previewing the G7 Summit
Via Teleconference 3:16 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks so much for joining this on-the-record gaggle to preview the G7 and go through the news of day with White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby. Kirby will have a few words at the top, and then we’ll take your questions. Kirby, I’ll turn…
Remarks by President Biden and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany at an Order of Merit Ceremony | Berlin, Germany
Bellevue PalaceBerlin, Germany 11:10 A.M. CEST PRESIDENT STEINMEIER: Please have a seat. Mr. President, so good to have you here. (Speaks German.) (No translation provided.) Of the many stereotypes about Germany — our sense of humor — (laughter) — our spontaneity, our irresistible joie de vivre — (laughter) — only one is really true: We…
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Diplomacy in the Middle East Region
As we approach the Holy Month of Ramadan this weekend, we welcome the proactive diplomacy underway with our friends and partners across the Middle East region. These efforts are central to President Biden’s agenda of forging a more secure and integrated Middle East region through a combination of deterrence against adversaries and diplomacy wherever possible…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception
Private ResidenceChevy Chase, Maryland (June 27, 2023) 5:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, thank you. You know, people indicate that putting on a fundraiser is no big deal. It’s a giant deal. You’ve had Secret Service running through the house. (Laughter.) You’ve had all kinds of people. Yeah. Your neighbor is saying,…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Jeddah. The President underscored the United States’ appreciation for the longstanding strategic partnership with Bahrain, including its hosting of the U.S. Navy Forces Central Command/5th Fleet. The two leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthening defense, security, economic, commercial, and people-to-people ties. President Biden commended Bahrain’s…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Gathering of Community Violence Intervention Leaders
Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 12:41 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Dr. Chico! (Applause.) Really. Really. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. Good afternoon, everyone. AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: So, Dr. Chico and I were talking in the back about — last time…
Background Press Call Previewing Day Four of the President’s Trip to the Middle East
Via Teleconference 8:14 A.M. AST MODERATOR: Thank you, everyone, for joining our call today. As a reminder of the ground rules, this call is on background with the contents attributable to a “senior administration official,” and the contents are embargoed until the conclusion of the call. For your awareness but not for your reporting, this…
A Call for Public Access to Monkeypox-related Research and Data
By: Dr. Alondra Nelson, Head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Deputy Assistant to the President Dr. Carrie Wolinetz, Deputy Director for Health and Life Science Dr. Andrew Hebbeler, Principal Assistant Director for Health and Life Science Dr. Amanda Corcos, Senior Policy Advisor for International Science and Technology Today, the White House…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:39 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, hey. Q Hi. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Happy Wednesday. I got the day right. (Laughter.) Okay, here we go. Good afternoon, everyone. Yesterday, the President addressed the wave of tragic and senseless shootings we saw over the holiday weekend in communities across America, including…