Month: March 2023

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina
29 Mar

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina

Politics
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina at the White House. The two leaders discussed the second Summit for Democracy currently underway, and committed to cooperate to strengthen democratic institutions and good governance practices in the region. President Biden and President Fernández also discussed cooperation between the United States and Argentina to continue supporting the people of Ukraine and to respond to the consequences of Russia’s brutal invasion, including on food security. President Biden commended President Fernández for his work to tackle climate change, and expressed his support for continued cooperation in the energy and…
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Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina
29 Mar

FACT SHEET: Advancing Technology for Democracy

Politics
The first wave of the digital revolution promised that new technologies would support democracy and human rights. The second saw an authoritarian counterrevolution. Now, the United States and other democracies are working together to ensure that the third wave of the digital revolution leads to a technological ecosystem characterized by resilience, integrity, openness, trust and security, and that reinforces democratic principles and human rights. Together, we are organizing and mobilizing to ensure that technologies work for, not against, democratic principles, institutions, and societies.  In so doing, we will continue to engage the private sector, including by holding technology platforms accountable…
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Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina
29 Mar

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Advance American Offshore Wind Opportunities

Politics
Two Years of Progress to Catalyze a New Clean Energy Industry, Deliver for Workers and Communities, and Protect Biodiversity and Ocean Co-Use Two years ago today, President Biden set a goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2030—enough to power more than 10 million American homes with clean energy, while creating good-paying jobs in the United States across manufacturing, shipbuilding, port operations, construction, and other sectors. Since then, the Biden-Harris Administration’s transformative actions have jumpstarted the offshore wind industry across the country. Today at the International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum in Baltimore, White House National Climate…
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Department of Commerce Launches Regional Economic Research Initiative
29 Mar

Readout of Deputy Secretary of Commerce Graves’ Meeting with Swedish Minister for International Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell

Business
Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves met with Swedish Minister for International Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell to discuss Sweden’s hosting of the fourth U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial meeting in May and the two countries’ continued support for Ukraine. The Deputy Secretary said Secretary Gina Raimondo is looking forward to attending the upcoming Ministerial and he stressed that the United States and the EU are committed to continue delivering concrete results to citizens on both sides of the Atlantic. Deputy Secretary Graves also highlighted that the Commerce Department is hosting the 2023 SelectUSA Investment…
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Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina
29 Mar

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Courtesy Call with Chief Osabarima Kwesi Atta II

Politics
Emintsimadze PalaceCape Coast, Ghana THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you all for the warm welcome.  Your Royal Highness.  Madam Minister. Well, the first thing I will say is I will now officially appoint a liaison.  The Ambassador to Ghana, who is here with us — I have now appointed you, Madam Ambassador, to be an official liaison to His Highness and to this extraordinary group of global leaders, and then let us figure out the next steps.    But I do appreciate the points that you have made.  And there is an unmistakable tie and bond.  And all relationships that…
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Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina
29 Mar

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing Day One of the Summit for Democracy

Politics
Via Teleconference 5:34 P.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Hi, everybody.  Thanks so much for joining us on the call this evening.  We’re going to talk a little bit about the Summit for Democracy, which, as my colleagues here will preview, is a little bit underway already.  By joining this call, just a reminder, you’re agreeing to the terms of the embargo for the call, which is until 5:00 a.m.  Eastern time tomorrow.  We are going to heavily preview some announcements.  For the awareness of those on the call but not for attribution, joining us on the call tonight are [senior administration official], over from the…
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Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina
29 Mar

FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Abiding Commitment to Democratic Renewal at Home and Abroad

Politics
President Biden has called the struggle to bolster democratic governance at home and abroad the defining challenge of our time. That is because democracy—transparent and accountable government of, for, and by the people—remains the best way to realize lasting peace, prosperity, and human dignity. Internationally, the United States continues to strengthen democratic resilience and respect for human rights through both new and existing initiatives.  In Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024, the United States has invested and aims to provide approximately $9.5 billion, working with Congress and subject to the availability of appropriations, to support democracy, human rights, and good…
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Department of Commerce Launches Regional Economic Research Initiative
29 Mar

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): The Private Sector as a Champion for Democracy – A Call to Action

Business
Thank you, John, for that introduction and thank you to the Center for Strategic and International Studies for hosting this forum. I also want to thank the private sector leaders that are here today. You play a vital role in countering democratic backsliding and ensuring that democracies deliver for their people.   As President Biden has said, “democracy does not happen by accident…democracy needs champions.” From my conversations with the private sector and from the commitments and successes we will hear about in this forum, I know businesses large and small are standing up and being counted. And there is good…
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War Day 78: war diaries w/ Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @Alexey Arestovych & #Фейгин
29 Mar

War Day 78: war diaries w/ Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @Alexey Arestovych & #Фейгин

Politics
There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE — English translation #PrivateerStation (in Russian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVtD_N4OeD-9PshBq7NwyQ)…
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