Private ResidenceSan Francisco, California (September 27, 2023) 5:22 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Before you — before you go, I’ve got to tell a little story. (Laughter.) You know, I didn’t realize, even though I’d been vice president and sat in that seat next to the President in front of the fireplace in the Oval Office…
Search Results
Search results for: “israel”
Remarks by President Biden in Virtual Call for the Jewish High Holidays
Via Teleconference 2:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. I should start off with a bit of an apology. When I was Vice President, for eight years I had a celebration at my home — my temporary home of the Vice President’s Residence — and I had planned on doing that here at…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:46 P.M. EDT Q Hi, Karine. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. So today we have — John Kirby has joined us. And he’s going to talk — talk to us a little bit, talk to you all a little bit about the trip, give a preview of the…
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nancy G. Abudu, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, vice Beverly Baldwin Martin, retired. Jennifer M. Adams, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo…
Fact Sheet: Export Controls and Human Rights Initiative Launched at the Summit for Democracy
As part of its commitment to put human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken meaningful action to curb the proliferation of technology that has been misused by governments for repression. Today at the Summit for Democracy, the United States, Australia, Denmark and Norway announced the Export Controls and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 17, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:06 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi everyone. Happy Monday. Okay, a couple of things happening around here today. Today is the deadline to file your taxes. That’s not a reminder to all of you, but take it as one if you’d like to. And we encourage everyone to file as…
Statement by White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki on the Visit of President Reuven Rivlin of Israel
President Biden looks forward to welcoming Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to the White House on June 28, 2021. President Rivlin’s visit will highlight the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel and the deep ties between our governments and our people. It will be an opportunity to consult about the many challenges and opportunities facing…
Remarks by the Vice President at the Global Water Security White House Action Plan Event
Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 12:03 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you, Sonia. And this whole — what a powerful group of American leaders. I’m honored to be with all of you this morning and in this fight. So thank you, each one of you, for the work…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, February 16, 2023
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:15 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, I just have one thing at the top. Sorry, I just ran here, so I’m a little out of breath. Okay. So, today, the President and First Lady will host a screening of…
Readout of Vice President Kamala Harris Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today by phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and underscored the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the U.S.-Israel partnership. The Vice President emphasized the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security. She expressed strong support for Israel’s recent groundbreaking normalization agreements with countries in the Arab and Muslim world, and stressed…
