The United States stands with the people of Israel, and with Jewish communities the world over, in mourning the terrible tragedy at Mount Meron. I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu today to offer my profound condolences on behalf of the American people to our friends in Israel. The loss of life among worshipers practicing their…
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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…
Statement by President Biden on Yom Kippur
For millennia, Jewish communities have marked Yom Kippur as an occasion to reflect and pray; fast and seek forgiveness; account for past transgressions, and commit to future change. At its core, this sacred and solemn day reaffirms a universal principle at the essence of our humanity: that, through word and deed, we each have the…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the Special Competitive Studies Project Global Emerging Technologies Summit
As prepared for delivery Congratulations to the entire SCSP team on the release of your report. A little over a year ago, at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, I had the opportunity to share a few thoughts on the digital revolution. I argued that after the liberalizing wave of innovations of the early…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel
The President spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President reaffirmed his strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza. He condemned these indiscriminate attacks against towns and cities across Israel. The President updated the Prime Minister on high-level U.S. engagement with regional…
Readout of Jake Sullivan’s Bilateral Meeting with Israeli NSA Meir Ben-Shabbat
Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Washington with Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat to continue the close bilateral consultations between the two governments on a range of regional issues. The U.S. and Israeli officials discussed their serious concerns about advancements in Iran’s nuclear program in recent years. The United States updated Israel…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:12 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Welcome back. I know you guys are excited to be back with us. Okay. So I’d like to introduce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who has joined us here many, many times before. And we’re excited…
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…
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…
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…
