2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please — please, have a seat. Good afternoon. And welcome to the White House. I know this is a — not a — it’s kind of an old place for some of the guys that are coming here, but thank you all very much. And to all the Cabinet members…
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President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden named seventeen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. President Biden…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera was an all-time-great of American musical theater, a pioneer and perfectionist whose magnetic performances in scores of Broadway productions brought joy to millions and captured the grit and grace of America. The irrepressible third child of public servants – her mother was a Pentagon clerk and her father a clarinetist in the U.S. Navy Band– she…
What They Are Reading in the States: President Biden’s Actions to Protect Worker Pensions, Create Jobs & Honor America’s Heroes
Local news outlets across the country are highlighting President Biden’s actions to strengthen families’ retirement savings, create good-paying jobs through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and honor extraordinary Americans who embody the soul of our nation. Following his trip to Cleveland, Ohio, newspapers and broadcast outlets across the Buckeye state covered President Biden’s announcement of the…
A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2023
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the diverse history of generations of Latinos, whose aspirations and achievements have shaped the soul of our Nation. I have often said that America can be defined in one word: possibilities. The Hispanic community has always embodied that ideal. It lives in the dreams…
A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2023
Education beyond high school should be a ticket to the middle class — and across our Nation, more than 500 Hispanic-Serving Institutions have helped to make that promise real, opening the doors of opportunity a bit wider for generations of Hispanic college students. During National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, we celebrate their important work.…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the announcement of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Departure from NIAID
During my time as Vice President, I worked closely with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the United States’ response to Zika and Ebola. I came to know him as a dedicated public servant, and a steady hand with wisdom and insight honed over decades at the forefront of some of our most dangerous and challenging public…
Remarks by President Biden at Greek Independence Day Reception
East Room 5:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Your Eminence, thank you very much. I should start by saying the only reason I’m able to stand here is because of the Greek community. That’s not hyperbole. I won my election as a 29-year-old senator — I know I’m only about 40 now, but — (laughter)…
President Biden Announces OSTP Leadership
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced that Dr. Alondra Nelson will perform the duties of director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Dr. Francis Collins will perform the duties of Science Advisor to the President and Co-Chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology until…
A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2022
Today, Hispanic students make up nearly 20 percent of college undergraduates in the United States. They are our future leaders — the next generation of doctors and teachers, entrepreneurs and artists, first responders and scientists, elected officials and activists. Ensuring that these young people are prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow is…
