Oval Office 11:06 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, welcome back to the Oval. I — it’s great to have you here. And today, we celebrate 60 years of partnership between Kenya and the United States. And during that time, our partnership has gone from delivering for our nations to delivering for the region and…
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Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands Before Meeting with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders
East Room 10:46 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, fellow leaders and friends, welcome. Welcome to the White House. Following our historic summit last year, I was honored to host all of you at the Pacific Islands Forum in the White House today. And I know it’s two more days of this. You’re going to get…
A Proclamation on Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2023
Seventy-five years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights captured a remarkable act of collective hope. Drafted by a committee representing different regions, faiths, and philosophies and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the rights enumerated in the declaration are universal and enduring. On Human Rights Day and during Human Rights Week,…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya During a Moderated Conversation on Digital Inclusion in Africa
U.S. Chamber of CommerceWashington, D.C. 11:57 A.M. EDT AMBASSADOR WHITMAN: Well, good morning — almost good afternoon — and thank you both for joining us. It’s really a privilege for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and, I think, our audience. So, Madam Vice President, I’ll start with you if you don’t mind. So, you have…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials to Preview the Americas Partnership Leaders’ Summit
Via Teleconference (November 3, 2023) 8:07 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for joining today’s call to preview today’s Americas Partnership Leaders’ Summit here at the White House. Thanks for your patience as we worked out some of the scheduling issues. As a reminder, today’s call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials,” and it’s…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Marks One Year Since the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles
One year ago, President Biden hosted leaders from across our hemisphere for the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. The leaders came together to forge a path for the Americas that builds on our vast economic potential, remarkable and diverse people, and deep democratic traditions. The overarching theme of the Summit was that…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials to Preview the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Summit
Via Teleconference (September 22, 2023) 3:35 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you. And thanks everyone for joining the call to preview the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Summit. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials.” It is embargoed until Sunday, September 24th, at 5:00 a.m. Eastern. For your awareness, not for your…
Remarks by President Biden and President Macron of France in Joint Press Statements | Paris, France
Élysée PalaceParis, France 4:08 P.M. CEST PRESIDENT BIDEN: It’s beautiful. PRESIDENT MACRON: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, dear Joe, ladies and gentlemen, ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen. Mr. President, you are honoring us with a state visit to France after — your presence and that of your wife, Dr. Jill Biden, after the 80th anniversary of D-Day…
Background Press Call Previewing Day Two of the Summit for Democracy
Via Teleconference 4:35 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Great. Thank you so much. Thanks, everyone for joining. I’ll let our speakers go ahead and get started. But for your awareness, this call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials,” and it is embargoed until the end of call. For your awareness, not for attribution, the speakers on the call…
Remarks by President Biden at the Summit for Democracy Virtual Plenary on Democracy Delivering on Global Challenges
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:42 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Hello, everyone. Let me start by apologizing for the slight cold I have. That’s the only thing that’s happening to me these days. Let me start by thanking everyone for participating in the second Summit of Democracies — for Democracy, I should say. But more importantly,…
