Day: May 1, 2023

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is honored to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Washington, DC. The leaders recognize the remarkable ties of friendship, community, and shared sacrifice that serve as the foundation of the U.S.-Philippines alliance. President Biden and President Marcos welcome the historic momentum in U.S.-Philippine relations, and resolve to continue expanding engagement and cooperation on all issues of common concern.  In efforts to promote inclusive and broad-based prosperity, invest in the clean energy transition and the fight against climate change, uphold international peace and stability, and ensure respect for human rights and the rule of…

At the White House, President Biden and President Marcos advanced an ambitious agenda for the U.S.-Philippines alliance and celebrated the tremendous momentum now animating bilateral efforts to advance prosperity, security, and friendship among our peoples. Today President Joe Biden welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the White House. This follows President Biden’s September 2022 meeting with President Marcos in New York, and Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to the Philippines in November 2022. President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defense of the Philippines, and the leaders discussed efforts to strengthen the longstanding U.S.-Philippines alliance. The…

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Congressional Leaders Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/01/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-congressional-leaders/

Oval Office 2:54 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome back to the White House. We were talking on the way over. It’s been a while since you’ve been here. PRESIDENT MARCOS: Yes, sir. PRESIDENT BIDEN: You were with — here with President Reagan, with your father. And we welcome you back. And, you know, when we met in New York last year, you told me that — that a strong alliance has to continue, quote — I’m using your phrase — “to evolve as we face the challenges of this new century.” And we are facing new challenges.…

Rose Garden 12:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, or af- — good afternoon.  (Laughter.) Bes- — before we start, I’m pleased to say that the regulators have taken action to facilitate the sale of First Republic Bank and ensure that all depositors are protected and that taxpayers are not on the hook. These actions are going to make sure that the banking system is safe and sound, and that includes protecting small businesses across the country who need to make payroll for workers and their small businesses. And so, let me be very clear: While depositors are being protected,…

Rose Garden 12:23 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everyone, please have a seat.  Good afternoon. Well, happy Small Business Week to everyone.  (Applause.)  And congratulations to all of you.  It is a great honor to be with these extraordinary Americans who are our incredible small-business leaders.  And, of course, it is great to be with our Administrator, Isabel Guzman.  And I thank you for your work. And a special thank you to our President, Joe Biden.  (Applause.) Our President has long been a leader on this and so many other issues.  But he’s quite passionate about this one.  And I will tell you,…