Day: May 19, 2023

 Via Teleconference MODERATOR:  Hi, everyone.  Good evening.  Thanks so much for joining tonight’s call, and apologies for the delay. We’re going to — we’re here to preview the next day of the G7. For your awareness, not for your reporting, on the line here we have [senior administration official]. This call is on background, attributable to a “senior administration official.”  And the embargo for the call is actually 11:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time, 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the 19th.  Again, that’s 11:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time and 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, May 19th. With that, I’ll turn it over…

Today—as we celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Angola—we reflect on the shared values that bind our partnership. And together, we renew our commitment to achieving our shared vision for the world—one that is more peaceful, secure, and democratic for all.  Our two countries are working together to achieve that vision. We’ve stepped up to tackle global challenges like climate change and to bolster peace, prosperity, and cooperation across the Atlantic region. And, Angola and the United States are expanding our economic cooperation—including pursuing additional investments through the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment to build quality, sustainable infrastructure that connects Angola to global markets.   The United States will also continue to stand with the Angolan government and…

After President Biden had to postpone his trip to Australia, the Quad leaders agreed that they would hold their summit in Hiroshima to ensure that the four leaders could come together to mark the Quad’s progress over the past year. So tomorrow, in addition to the G7, President Biden will participate in the third in-person Quad Leaders’ meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. Along with sharing strategic assessments, the leaders will welcome new forms of Quad cooperation on secure digital technology, submarine cables, infrastructure capacity…

Late last evening, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and flooding from February 23 to February 26, 2023. Federal funding is available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm and flooding. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures…

     We, the Leaders of the G7, met at a historical juncture in Hiroshima, which together with Nagasaki offers a reminder of the unprecedented devastation and immense human suffering the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki experienced as a result of the atomic bombings of 1945. In a solemn and reflective moment, we reaffirm, in this first G7 Leaders’ document with a particular focus on nuclear disarmament, our commitment to achieving a world without nuclear weapons with undiminished security for all.      We underscore the importance of the 77-year record of non-use of nuclear weapons. Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,…

     On National Maritime Day, we honor the thousands of dedicated merchant mariners who serve on United States vessels around the world.  During times of both peace and war, merchant mariners are always there — stepping up to transport equipment, troops, and goods across the globe to make our country safer and stronger.      With professionalism and passion, merchant mariners have forged us into the maritime Nation we are today.  During the Revolutionary War, merchant vessels joined the vastly outnumbered American fleet to help defend our independence.  During World War II, as our brave service members battled the…

On Armed Forces Day, we honor all the members of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard and Reserve forces.  United by a common call to serve, these brave patriots not only comprise the finest fighting force the world has ever known but also represent the very best of our Nation.      Today, less than 1 percent of Americans currently wear the uniform — stepping up to defend the other 99 percent of our Nation with honor and courage.  Through trials and testing as well as dangers and deployments, our service members…

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)…

     My Administration is committed to building an economy from the bottom up and middle out, ensuring every worker gets a fair shot at the American Dream.  Global trade is a key part of making that dream a reality.  By expanding markets around the world for American businesses and crafting rules for fair competition, we can empower our workers, protect our planet, and promote inclusive prosperity.  During World Trade Week, we recommit to writing a new story on trade — a worker-centered story — where everyone has dignity and opportunity and no one is left behind.      This…

     Every day, across our country, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, and other first responders rush to fellow Americans’ aid with compassion and lifesaving strength.  During Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, we celebrate their service and recommit to getting them the resources and support they need to do their essential frontline work for us all.      The pandemic made every American aware of the absolute courage and incredible sacrifices made by EMS providers nationwide.  They have had to work longer hours, taking on new roles and new risks, often at great personal cost — whether braving a…