1:43 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: In the birthplace of American democracy, President Biden will articulate how to meet the greatest threat to the right to vote and the integrity of our elections since the Civil War, renew his call for vital legislation to overcome the rash of anti-voter legis- — laws motivated by the Big Lie,…
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 8, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:42 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Hello. MS. PSAKI: Happy Thursday. (Laughter.) Is it Thursday? Q (Inaudible) “Happy Birthday”? MS. PSAKI: I said, “Happy Thursday.” Well, I was going to say — I did hear it was Steve Holland’s 29th birthday. (Laughter.) So, happy 29th birthday. I…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jen Psaki Aboard Air Force One En Route Philadelphia, PA
1:13 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Happy Friday. Welcome to our trip to Philadelphia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amtrak, a celebration that is obviously close to the President’s heart. Two quick things at the top. A new report released just yesterday by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found that the…
Global COVID-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better
On September 22, 2021, President Biden convened a virtual Global COVID-19 Summit focused on ending the pandemic and building better health security to prevent and prepare for future biological threats. The President called on the world to collectively end the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible, with every country, partner, and organization doing its part,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:51 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I’ve just got two things at the top, and then we’ll get going. Today, President Biden attended the annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, where he honored the lives and service of fallen officers across the country.…
Leaders Summit on Climate Summary of Proceedings
After fulfilling his promise to bring America back into the Paris Agreement, President Biden convened 40 world leaders in a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate this week to rally the world in tackling the climate crisis and meeting the demands of science. The United States and other countries announced ambitious new climate targets ensuring that…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 27, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:50 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, just a couple of items for all you at the top. This morning, we saw proof of the strength of President Biden’s economy, with GDP figures showing our economy grew 5.7 percent last year. That’s the fastest year of economic growth in nearly…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:31 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It’s about 1:30. Right on time for all of you. (Laughs.) Oh, boy. Happy Monday. Okay. Today, President Biden released a statement welcoming Finland as NATO’s 31st Ally. This is a historic day for…
Remarks by President Biden at the Memorial for Senator Harry Reid
The Smith CenterLas Vegas, Nevada 12:59 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Well, Mr. President — Barack — I have to tell you: Every time I hear a dial tone, I think of Harry. (Laughter.) Y’all think I’m kidding? I’m not. Jill and I are here for Harry, but he — if he would — he wouldn’t…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:38 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, boy. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. A couple of things at the top before we go into questions. This month is Black History Month, where we celebrate and recognize Black Americans and their contributions to the core of…
