Roosevelt Room 12:36 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I’m going to begin by recognizing both Dr. Breyer and Dr. Biden — (laughs) — and — for being here. And I can’t tell you — this is sort of a bittersweet day for me. Justice Breyer and I go back a long way, all the…
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Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the 9th Summit of Americas: Health Systems and Health Security
[Via Teleconference] 7:05 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hello, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us today. I just wanted to start by setting some ground rules as a reminder that this call is currently under a 5:00 a.m. embargo and you may attribute the contents of the call to a “senior administration official.” We really…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Across the Country
Since day one of this Administration, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have prioritized the advancement of opportunity, equity, and safety for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities to realize the full promise of our nation. Throughout Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Biden-Harris…
Excerpts from Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Vice President Harris to the Brussels Forum
The truth is we face many shared challenges: The pandemic and the resulting economic uncertainty. Climate change, cyber threats, and the resulting security concerns. And, of course, the outright assault on democracy that is occurring around the globe. In the chaos of the crisis, Autocrats have become more destructive. Human rights abuses have multiplied. The…
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…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Buffalo, NY
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Buffalo, New York 9:07 A.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello, hello, hello. Okay. I’ll try and speak loudly. Good morning. As you all know, we are headed to Buffalo, where the President and the First Lady will mourn with a grieving city. During the trip, the President and the First Lady…
Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris in a Meeting on Immigration
State Dining Room 2:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well folks, today I have two announcements to make. One, is we’ve got ourselves a Secretary. Xavier, welcome. SECRETARY BECERRA: Thank you, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for being willing to do this, and I really appreciate. And also today, I’ve — I said when we became…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 10, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:13 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, just one item for all of you at the top. And I just have a hard out at five of, but I think we can get around to everybody in the room. Today, the President spoke with the New York City mayor,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Cecilia Rouse, March 4, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:58 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, so we are thrilled to have a very special guest with us today on Jobs Day — a remarkable Jobs Day it is — Dr. Cecilia Rouse, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. Because we’re running a bit late, she…
John Adams
The biography for President Adams and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. John Adams, a remarkable political philosopher, served as the second President of the United States (1797-1801), after serving as the first Vice President under President George Washington. Learned and thoughtful, John Adams was more remarkable as a political philosopher…
