State DepartmentWashington, D.C. 1:33 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome, again, to the ASEAN leaders. We just had a very robust and productive conversation this morning covering very important issues that are part of our collective goals of working together, and so I thank you for that. And this afternoon, we are…
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Remarks by President Biden at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Session 5: The Economic Opportunities of Climate Action
East Room 9:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome back. Thank you all again — all the world leaders who’ve joined us — thank you for joining. And, John, thank you for putting this together. We’ve made great progress, in my view, so far. And I’m grateful to all the leaders who have announced new commitments to…
CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory’s Prepared Remarks for the Leaders Summit on Climate, Day 2
Good morning! I am pleased to be part of this discussion on ensuring that all communities and workers benefit from our actions to address climate change. President Biden’s approach to environmental justice is guided by a couple of his core beliefs: First, that every single person has a fundamental right to drink clean water, and…
Remarks by President Biden at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Session 2: Investing in Climate Solutions
East Room 10:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello again, everyone. Welcome back. As I mentioned this morning, meeting the moment on climate change must begin with a recognition that every nation has a responsibility and every nation is at risk. Hurricanes and wildfires don’t confine themselves to national borders. Instability and displacement in one country has…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Opening Session
East Room 8:04 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Your Excellencies, distinguished leaders, and esteemed colleagues from around the world: Welcome to this historic Leaders Summit on Climate. I want to thank you for being here and for your leadership. I have spoken with a number of you about the climate crisis. We have…
Remarks by President Biden at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Opening Session
East Room 8:07 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit. I thank you. You know, your leadership on this issue is a statement to the people of your nation and to the people of…
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau at Gala Dinner
Canadian Aviation and Space MuseumOttawa, Canada 7:19 P.M. EDT PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU: Miigwech, Claudette, for that beautiful prayer. Mr. President, Joe, thanks for coming to visit, neighbor. (Laughter.) Dr. Biden, Jill, thank you for being here as well. I know Sophie had a great time showing you around today. And over the years at various…
Remarks by President Biden at the White House Conservation in Action Summit
Department of the InteriorWashington, D.C. 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please, please have a seat. Thank you very, very much. Chairman Williams, thanks for that introduction and for your leadership of Fort Mojave Indian Tribe. You know, it was great to meet you last week in Nevada. And thank you, Secretary Haaland, for hosting this…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation on Climate
New World CenterMiami Beach, Florida 6:13 P.M. EST MS. ESTAFAN: Thank you so much for being here. Good evening, everyone. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening. MS. ESTEFAN: It’s great to have you here in Miami Beach, very especially on International Women’s Day. Can it get any better? (Applause.) THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) MS. ESTEFAN: You are…
Remarks by President Biden at the 2023 International Association of Fire Fighters Legislative Conference
Hyatt Regency Capitol HillWashington, D.C. 12:17 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks, Mike. I appreciate it very much. Please, have a seat if there’s one for you to have. (Laughter.) I said that early on in my presidency. I said, “Have a seat.” And then the press — there were…