10:58 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: I’ll be very brief because I want to hear from all of you. But, you know, unfortunately, I’ve had many — too many of these meetings, and especially this year. But my state — the southern part of my state in the Delmarva Peninsula is not a whole lot different, as…
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Remarks of President Joe Biden – State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery
United States Capitol Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court. My fellow Americans. Last year COVID-19 kept us apart. This year we are finally together again. Tonight, we meet as Democrats Republicans and Independents. But most importantly as Americans. With a duty to one…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Funds to Support the Health of Older Americans
Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living is releasing $1.4 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan for Older Americans Act programs, including programs to support vaccine outreach and coordination, address social isolation, provide family caregiver support, and offer nutrition support. It will also fund justice programs to…
Remarks of President Joe Biden – State of the Union Address as Prepared for Delivery
The United States Capitol Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Leaders of our military. Mr. Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and retired Justices of the Supreme Court. And you, my fellow Americans. I start tonight by congratulating the members of the 118th Congress and the…
Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and the State of Vaccinations
South Court Auditorium 1:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Back in December, I set a goal of administering 100 million shots — vaccine shots in my first 100 days in office. At the time, some told us that it couldn’t be done, it was awfully ambitious. But we did it in 58 days…
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces that American Rescue Plan Investments in Home and Community-Based Care Services for Millions of Seniors and Americans with Disabilities Reach About $37 Billion Across All 50 States
New data featured as part of White House convening with care leaders, workers, and champions, including Senator Bob Casey (PA), Governor Janet Mills (ME), Governor Josh Shapiro (PA), and Governor Jared Polis (CO) highlighting historic Biden-Harris Administration investments in long-term care and the care workforce and lifting up the President’s proposal to expand federal support…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Roundtable Discussion on Student Debt Relief
William Cramp Elementary SchoolPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 4:57 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Let me start by thanking the leaders of William Cramp Elementary School. I was just saying to the leaders at this table that it’s such a joy to walk around a school where there is clearly so much love and dedication that the school…
Wide Range of Constituencies Applaud President Biden’s State of the Union Address
In his first State of the Union, the President spoke directly to the American people about his vision to build a better America. He reminded the country that our best days lie ahead, and that his Presidency is about giving everyone a fair shot – because when given half a shot, ordinary people can do…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Marks Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act and Announces Resources to Support Individuals with Long COVID
Today, on the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we celebrate the inclusion and access promoted by the landmark civil rights law for disabled Americans. Grounded in four core outcomes of full participation, equal opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency, the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in contexts such…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Eddie Bernice Johnson was a dedicated nurse, state legislator, and longtime U.S. congresswoman with immense courage and a commitment to the promise of America. She had unwavering dedication to the people of North Texas. She and I worked together throughout her 30 years in Congress, and I’ve always been grateful for her friendship and partnership. Eddie Bernice…
