Month: May 2023

The enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act is a tragic violation of universal human rights—one that is not worthy of the Ugandan people, and one that jeopardizes the prospects of critical economic growth for the entire country. I join with people around the world—including many in Uganda—in calling for its immediate repeal. No one should have to live in constant fear for their life or being subjected to violence and discrimination. It is wrong. Since the Anti-Homosexuality Act was introduced, reports of violence and discrimination targeting Ugandans who are or are perceived to be LGBTQI+ are on the rise. Innocent Ugandans…

Arlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia 11:41 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  Please. One hundred and fifty-five years ago, retired Union General James Garfield spoke here at Arlington, marking our nation’s first Memorial Day. Standing amid rows and rows of marble stones, many of his own fallen soldiers among them, he asked, “What brought these men here?  What high motive led them to…welcome death?”  And he answered his own question.  He said, “Our nation’s life.” My fellow Americans, Jill, Vice President Harris, Second Gentleman Emhoff, Secretary Austin, Secretary McDonough, Secretary May- — Mayorkas, General Milley, and most importantly, veterans,…

On behalf of the people of the United States, I send warm wishes to the government and people of Nigeria as they inaugurate a new President.  My administration has worked to strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria, and I look forward to continuing this work with President Tinubu to support economic growth, advance security, and promote respect for human rights.  The people-to-people connections between our two countries run particularly deep, nurtured by a vibrant Nigerian Diaspora in the United States.  As we further deepen our partnership with Nigeria, I look forward to drawing even more on the ideas…

6:51 P.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Good evening, everyone.  And thank you for joining our background call at a bit of a short notice.  As you saw, the President spoke earlier this evening, just a few minutes ago, about the bipartisan budget agreement he has reached with Speaker McCarthy.  Our call is on background as “White House officials.”  It will be embargoed until the end of the call.  I will also be sending out a document to those who have RSVP’d for the call.  Those who RSVP’d earlier should have already received it.  For others, I will send it shortly after the…