After serving as the second-in-command at Treasury and with prior service on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Sarah Bloom Raskin knows better than anyone how important the Federal Reserve is to fighting inflation and continuing a sustainable economic recovery. She has unparalleled experience pursuing solutions to enhance our country’s critical financial infrastructure, with expertise…
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Statement by President Joe Biden Congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners
I congratulate Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for the much-deserved honor of being named this year’s winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. Like so many journalists around the world, Ressa and Muratov have pursued the facts—tirelessly and fearlessly. They have worked to check the abuse of power, expose corruption, and…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Charlotte, NC
Bojangles ColiseumCharlotte, North Carolina 3:48 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, North Carolina. (Laughs.) (Applause.) Good afternoon. (Laughs.) We’re going to do this. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good afternoon. It is — we- — (applause). Thank you. Okay. All right. Okay. Okay. (Laughs.) We got some work to do. (Laughs.) (Applause.) All right. Oh, my…
Remarks by President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Dr. Quincy Brown on how ARPA-H is Fast-Tracking Progress in Preventing, Treating, and Detect Cancer
Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana 3:38 P.M. CDT THE FIRST LADY: Please — please sit. (Applause.) President Fitts, thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful campus today. And I heard it was freshman orientation on top of all of this. (Laughter.) So, Joe and I are so familiar with that first day here in…
FACT SHEET: Advancing Women, Peace and Security at the NATO 75th Anniversary Summit
The status of women and girls and the stability and security of nations are inextricably linked. When women have equal opportunities to participate and lead, economies grow, education rates and health outcomes improve, and political instability and violence decline. NATO Allies have recognized the importance of women to peace and security. The Transatlantic relationship is…
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Build Back Better
Senator Manchin says he is prepared to support a Build Back Better plan that combats inflation, is fiscally responsible, and will create jobs. The plan the House is finalizing meets those tests—it is fully paid for, will reduce the deficit, and brings down costs for health care, child care, elder care, and housing. Experts agree: Seventeen Nobel…
A Proclamation on Irish-American Heritage Month, 2022
For centuries, Irish Americans have played a crucial role in helping define the soul of our Nation, and today, nearly 1 in 10 Americans proudly trace their roots back to the Emerald Isle. With hope and faith in their hearts, the first immigrants from Ireland crossed the Atlantic in search of liberty and opportunity. It…
Remarks by President Biden at an Event on Equal Pay Day to Celebrate Women’s History Month
6:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everyone. Welcome to the White House. This is the biggest crowd we’ve had since we got here. (Applause.) I’m Joe Biden. I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Applause.) And proud of it. Welcome to Women’s History Month celebration. We’re honored to have what may well be the most inspiring event…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome back from your Thanksgiving holiday. Hope everyone had a restful and wonderful holiday. Okay, I’m going to be really quick at the top. As you see, we have a guest — as you know, we have a guest from National…
Guidance for U.S. Scientific Research Security That Preserves International Collaboration
By: Dr. Eric LanderThe President’s Science Advisor and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy One of America’s most amazing and enviable superpowers is that we are the leading magnet for talented scientists and engineers from around the world. They come to study, to found startups, to lend their energies to U.S. scientific…