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…
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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…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and Strengthens Commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence
For too long, we have ignored the right of women to be free from the fear of attack based on their gender. For too long, we have kept silent about the obvious.” – Joseph R. Biden, Jr. speaking at a Hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, June 20, 1990 Today, President Biden…
Statement by President Joe Biden on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s Visit to the Middle East
Following up on our quiet, intensive diplomacy to bring about a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, I have asked my Secretary of State, Tony Blinken, to travel to the Middle East this week. During his trip, Secretary Blinken will meet with Israeli leaders about our ironclad commitment to Israel’s security. He will continue our Administration’s efforts…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:37 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy Monday. I do have a couple things at the top. So, today we mark seven years since the tragic Pulse nightclub shooting. In the middle of Pride Month in 2016, our nation suffered what was…
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 President Biden at a Campaign Reception | Chicago, IL
JW MarriottChicago, Illinois 1:09 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Whoa. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Please — please have a seat. Am I interrupting your lunch? (Laughter.) By the way, I will not be offended if you keep eating. Look, folks, I want to thank Governor Pritzker for that introduction. But more than that — I’d probably…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Chair of the Council of Economics Advisers Jared Bernstein
2:01 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.) That’s very sweet. Hi, everybody. Good afternoon. It’s good to see everyone. Okay. I have a couple things at the top. So, we have, as you can see, CA- — CEA Chair Jared Bernstein, which I’m really excited about, with us today to talk about some great news for…
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India in Joint Press Conference
1:41 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Please, be seated. Thank you. Well, good afternoon. The Prime Minister and I have just finished a very productive meeting. And the Prime Minister — I know you’ve got to get up to Capitol Hill very soon and — to address the Joint Session of Congress. It’s a testament to…
Remarks by President Biden in a Press Conference
JW Marriott Hotel HanoiHanoi, Vietnam 9:09 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. It is evening, isn’t it? (Laughter.) This around the world in five days is interesting, isn’t it? Well, you know, there is that — one of my staff members said, “Remember the famous song, you know, ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’?” Well, good evening,…
