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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings
26 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings

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Today marks the anniversary of three landmark Supreme Court cases which were consequential in affirming the basic truth that every American should have the right to marry the person they love. Ten years ago today, the Supreme Court rulings in United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry made significant strides laying the groundwork for marriage equality in our country. They were followed two years later, to the day, by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, finally allowing millions of LGBTQI+ Americans to marry who they love. These monumental cases moved our country forward, and they were made…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings
26 Jun

Remarks by Vice President Harris on Broadband Investments

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East Room 12:06 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Indeed.  (Applause.)  Good morning, everyone.  Please have a seat.  Good morning.  So I am going to start by saying that we are so thankful to all of the leaders who are here for the work that has occurred and will continue to be done to do what is right on behalf of the American people and working people in our country. I want to thank our President, Joe Biden, a true champion for the working people and families of our nation, and a tireless fighter — (applause) — for affordable and accessible…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings
26 Jun

Remarks by President Biden on Broadband Investments

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East Room 12:13 P.M. EDT    THE PRESIDENT:  Please.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Please.  Thank you.  Although I like the fact Joe Manchin is standing all this time.  (Laughter.)  He’s a friend.  Hi, Joe Joe.  How are you, pal? Before I begin, let me say a few words about the events in Russia.  And excuse me, I’m a little — I have an allergy.  (Clears throat.)  The — the situation began to develop as it did — I directed my national security team to monitor it closely and to report to me hour by hour.  I instructed them to prepare for a range of…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings
26 Jun

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Steadfast in Support of Puerto Rico’s Renewal

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The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to supporting Puerto Rico’s recovery and renewal. In 2021, President Biden unlocked billions of dollars in disaster funding and enacted historic expansions of economic and healthcare assistance programs for Puerto Rico. Since then, the Biden-Harris Administration has built on these unprecedented investments to ensure Puerto Rico has a strong foundation for sustained growth. President Biden’s Investing in America agenda – including historic legislation such as the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – is delivering results and bringing good jobs to the island. Puerto…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings
26 Jun

Statement from President Biden on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

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Torture is prohibited everywhere and at all times.  It is illegal, immoral, and a stain on our collective conscience.  Today, on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, I reaffirm the United States’ opposition to all forms of inhumane treatment and our commitment to eliminating torture and assisting torture survivors as they heal and in their quests for justice.  Torture destroys lives, families, and communities.  Yet, every day, people around the world are subjected to this horrific violation of their human rights and human dignity.  In Ukraine, we have seen evidence of appalling brutality by members of Russia’s…
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Day 486: Prigozhin: what was that? )
26 Jun

Day 486: Prigozhin: what was that? )

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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. Day 486: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #FeyginDaily War…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings
26 Jun

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Support for Tribal Small Businesses as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

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Small businesses are the backbone of the economy – employing half of all private sector workers and growing our economy from the middle-out and bottom-up in every corner of the United States, including in Indian Country. Tribal communities and Native-owned small businesses, however, were disproportionately hard hit by the pandemic, including a roughly 40% decline in the number of Native-owned small businesses in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic.1 Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing approval of the first 15 Tribal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) awards for tribal governments funded by the American Rescue Plan, providing $73 million…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings
26 Jun

Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $40 Billion to Connect Everyone in America to Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet

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Largest Internet Funding Announcement in History Kicks Off Administration-Wide Investing in America Tour High-speed internet is no longer a luxury – it is necessary for Americans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school, access health care, and to stay connected with family and friends. Yet, more than 8.5 million households and small businesses are in areas where there is no high-speed internet infrastructure, and millions more struggle with limited or unreliable internet options. Just like Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Rural Electrification Act brought electricity to nearly every home and farm in America, President Biden and Vice President Harris are…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Landmark Marriage Equality Rulings
25 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on Greece Elections

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On behalf of the people of the United States, I send our congratulations to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece on his reelection. I look forward to continuing our close cooperation on shared priorities to foster prosperity and regional security. Together—as Allies, partners, and friends—Greece and the United States have championed democracy. We will keep working with the government and people of Greece as well as our vibrant Greek-American community in the United States to continue this legacy. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/25/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-on-greece-elections/
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