Day: June 3, 2023

Jill and I are heartbroken by the tragic news of the deadly train crash in India. Our prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones and the many who suffered injuries in this terrible incident. The United States and India share deep bonds rooted in the ties of family and culture that unite our two nations—and people all across America mourn alongside the people of India.  As the recovery effort continues, we will hold the people of India in our thoughts. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/03/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-deadly-train-crash-in-india/

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, the President signed into law: H.R. 346, which requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a task force to provide recommendations for improvement of Notices to Air Missions. Thank you to Representatives Stauber and DeSaulnier, and Senators Klobuchar, Moran, and Capito for their leadership.  H.R. 3746, the “Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023,” which suspends the public debt limit through January 1, 2025, and increases the limit on January 2, 2025, to accommodate the obligations issued during the suspension period; establishes new discretionary spending limits, appropriates funding for the VA Toxic Exposures Fund,…

John R. Lewis High SchoolSpringfield, Virginia 4:11 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi, everyone!  (Applause.)  Hi, everyone.  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon. Can we give it up for Jada?  (Applause.)  And, you know, I will tell you, I’m so honored to be here, in particular with all of the young leaders like Jada, because you all are what this is all about.   And we are so proud of you, and we care about you, and we want you to soar.  And we have a deep and profound sense of responsibility to allow you to dream and to be, and to be safe.  And…

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance for the island of Rota. Mr. Benigno B. Ruiz of FEMA has been appointed to coordinate Federal recovery operations in the affected areas.  Damage assessments…

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Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates at the White House to reiterate the enduring U.S.-UAE strategic partnership and discuss a range of global and regional issues.  Mr. Sullivan welcomed the UAE’s leadership in the run-up to the COP-28 Summit in the UAE, and its commitment to becoming a global leader in clean energy technologies, including through the U.S.-UAE Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE).  Mr. Sullivan and Sheikh Tahnoon pledged to intensify cooperation under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), continuing their constructive discussions held last month together with India and…

Oval Office 7:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, when I ran for President, I was told the days of bipartisanship were over and that Democrats and Republicans could no longer work together. But I refused to believe that, because America can never give into that way of thinking. Look, the only way American democracy can function is through compromise and consensus, and that’s what I worked to do as your President — you know, to forge a bipartisan agreement where it’s possible and where it’s needed. I’ve signed more than 350 bipartisan laws thus far in almost two…

Cairo, Egypt It’s truly my honor to be here at Al-Azhar. Thank you to the Grand Imam for welcoming us today. And Dr. Daoud, Dr. Saddik, Ambassador Moussa, and Dr. Nossair: I am also grateful for your welcome and work on today’s program.  This is my second trip to Umm al-Dunya, my first to Cairo. And I just had a very special lunch with Mrs. Amer and a warm welcome by your President. In addition to being First Lady of the United States, I teach writing at a community college just outside of Washington, D.C. Many of my students are your age—and there…