The President is announcing two new judicial nominees, both of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country — both in…
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Brunswick, ME
Aboard Air Force One En Route Brunswick, Maine 11:52 A.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy Friday. We’ve made it. We’re en route to Auburn, Maine, where the President will highlight how Bidenomics and his Investing in America agenda are revitalizing manufacturing and bringing investments and jobs to communities, including those that have too often been left…
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the 2023 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner
Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. (October 14, 2023) 6:36 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Hello! Hi, everybody. Hi. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Please. (Laughs.) (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Please. (Laughs.) Please. Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks. Thank you. Thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!THE FIRST…
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, April 21, 2022
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Portland, Oregon 1:32 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us on President Biden’s first trip to Oregon and Washington. I know you all got a background memo last night, but just a few points about this trip I wanted to highlight. The focus of the President’s…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Wide Range of Community Advocates and Industry Applaud President Joe Biden’s Efforts to Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program
The White House is requesting additional funds to strengthen the Affordable Connectivity Program program by extending free and discounted high-speed internet for eligible households through December 2024. Lowering costs – including internet costs – for American families is a key part of the President’s Bidenomics agenda. In the 21st century, affordable, reliable high-speed internet is…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Video Remarks Honoring Abraham Foxman
As Prepared For Delivery: Hello, everybody. On behalf of President Biden and Vice President Harris, I’m honored to join you in marking this Jewish American Heritage Month. And, I’m equally honored to pay tribute to a giant of the Jewish community—and a mighty friend and ally of mine—Abe Foxman. As President Biden said in his…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana in Joint Press Conference
Jubilee HouseAccra, Ghana PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO: Thank you. And good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the media. I have just concluded a brief but very successful meeting with the Vice President of the United States of America, the Honorable Kamala Harris, and with mem- — with members of our respective delegation. And I’m here to tell you…
President Biden Announces Three Key Nominations
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following three individuals to serve in key roles: Rufus Gifford, Nominee for Chief of Protocol, with the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service, Department of State Kathleen Miller, Nominee for Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Larry Turner, Nominee for Inspector…
Remarks by President Biden Commemorating LGBTQ+ Pride Month
East Room 2:39 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, my name is Joe Biden. I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Laughter.) Ashton, thank you. You seemed awfully comfortable up here. (Laughter and applause.) You were awfully comfortable up here. I don’t know. I — I’m not sure I’ll be around, but, you know — (laughter) — if you’re…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on Day One of the Summit for Democracy
Via Teleconference (December 9, 2021) 5:04 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our on-background conference call to discuss day one of the Summit for Democracy. For your reference today, our speakers will be [senior administration official], [senior administration official], and [senior administration official]. From this point on, all three should be referred to as…
