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13 Jul

Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting | Vilnius, Lithuania

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Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress CentreVilnius, Lithuania 5:01 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome. And I hope you all got a sense today from all my colleagues that — how — how much that you have — how much support you have. It’s real. And I hope we finally have put to bed the notion about whether or not Ukraine is welcome in NATO. It’s going to happen. We’re moving — you’re all moving in the right direction. I think it’s just a matter of getting by the next few months here. So thank you, thank you, thank you. And, you know,…

13 Jul

Remarks by President Biden on Supporting Ukraine, Defending Democratic Values, and Taking Action to Address Global Challenges | Vilnius, Lithuania

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Vilnius UniversityVilnius, Lithuania 7:51 P.M. EEST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Lithuania! (Applause.) As my mother would say, “God love ya.” No seats. Holy mackerel. (Laughter.) It’s good to be back in Vilnius, a nation and a region that knows better than anyone the transformational power of freedom. (Applause.) You know, you showed the world that the strength of a people united cannot be denied. And together, with your brothers and sisters in Estonia and Latvia, you helped end the era of division through the power of connection. The Baltic Way, not the Berlin Wall, became the symbol for Europe’s future. And…

13 Jul

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Vilnius, Lithuania

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Vilnius International AirportVilnius, Lithuania 8:50 P.M. EEST THE PRESIDENT: You all ready to go to Finland? Q Are you ready? Q How’d it go? THE PRESIDENT: I’m ready. Have you ever seen me not ready? Anyway. Q How did your meeting with Zelenskyy go? Did you talk about long-range missiles? THE PRESIDENT: It went very well, and I think he’d tell you that. We spent about an hour together, and I think we’re — we’re on the right track. And so, I’m feeling good about the trip. And, you know, we accomplished every goal we set out to accomplish. I know there was some cynicism about whether…

12 Jul

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Hostage-Taking and the Wrongful Detention of United States Nationals Abroad

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On July 19, 2022, by Executive Order 14078, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by hostage-taking and the wrongful detention of United States nationals abroad. Hostage-taking and the wrongful detention of United States nationals are heinous acts that undermine the rule of law. Terrorist organizations, criminal groups, and other malicious actors who take hostages for financial, political, or other gain — as well as foreign states…

12 Jul

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Hostage-Taking and the Wrongful Detention of United States Nationals Abroad

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Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to hostage-taking and the wrongful detention of United States nationals abroad declared in Executive Order 14078 of July…

12 Jul

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Global First Ladies Academy

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New York City, New York Hello, everyone! It’s wonderful to see all of you. Thank you, First Lady Geingos—Monica. I’m grateful to Dean Fried and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health for hosting us today. And thank you, Cora, for the work you’ve put into making this event possible. When my husband, Joe, served in the Senate, being a political spouse was a small part of who I was. He had a job in Washington, D.C.—and I was a full-time teacher, raising our three kids, and pursuing my education. Politics was just one part of the equation. So when he…

12 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on the June Consumer Price Index

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Good jobs and lower costs: That’s Bidenomics in action. Today’s report brings new and encouraging evidence that inflation is falling while our economy remains strong. Annual inflation has fallen each of the last twelve months and is now down to 3%. We’ve made this progress while unemployment remains near record lows and a higher share of working age Americans are in jobs now than in 20 years. Real wages for the average American worker are now higher than they were before the pandemic, with lower wage workers seeing the largest gains. Our progress creating jobs while lowering costs for families…

12 Jul

Kroger Wellness Festival Returns September 22 & 23 in Cincinnati

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CINCINNATI, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Wellness Festival presented by PepsiCo featuring Gatorade returns September 22 and 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to Downtown Cincinnati. This free health and wellness Festival celebrates physical, mental and emotional health for the whole family. The festival will showcase more than 150 experiences and food offerings focused on six core pillars of transformation: Balance, move, breathe, care, uplift and play. Continue Reading Kroger Wellness Festival Returns September 22 & 23 in Cincinnati “At Kroger, we believe in the power of Food as Medicine and are committed to helping people live healthier lives…

12 Jul

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Convening on Transportation Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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This week, Vice President Kamala Harris convened disability rights leaders to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to building a nation where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunities, independence, and respect they deserve, including through efforts to increase transportation accessibility. She was joined by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu. During the event – held during Disability Pride Month and in recognition of the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Vice President Harris and senior Biden-Harris officials discussed how the ADA has transformed…

12 Jul

Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in a G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine | Vilnius, Lithuania

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Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress CentreVilnius, Lithuania 4:24 P.M. EEST PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA: (As interpreted.) I am pleased to be able to announce the Joint Declaration on Support for Ukraine today. At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, by engaging in discussions that included a wide range of invited countries, we agreed that unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion are unacceptable anywhere in the world and to safeguard a free and open international order based on the rule of law. I feel that it is truly meaningful that we, the G7 leaders, and Volodymyr have gathered once again…