Politics

06 Jun

Remarks by President Biden in Cabinet Meeting

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Cabinet Room 2:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  All right, well, good afternoon.  This could have been the week that a catastrophic — catastrophic devault [sic] — default happened, putting millions of people’s jobs in jeopardy.  But, instead, we prevented the default, and our historic recovery continues.  And, you know, through a bipartisan agreement here, we proved once again that American democracy can function, and I think it’s impossible for it to be able to function unless you can have compromise and consensus.  And we got a lot of that done. And we got another piece of good news on Friday.  We learned that…

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06 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on the 79th Anniversary of D-Day

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79 years ago today, American and Allied forces “set upon a mighty endeavor”—storming the shores of Normandy and launching the greatest amphibious military operation in history. The brave service members who served on D-Day represent the greatest generation in our history. They stood to oppose the forces of fascism. They volunteered to lay down their lives for our liberty. And together, they answered freedom’s call at its hour of greatest need. Our World War II service members and veterans kept the ultimate faith to our country, and we must always keep our sacred obligation to them, their families, caregivers, and survivors.…

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06 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on Funding for Jackson, Mississippi’s Water Infrastructure

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For years, the people of Jackson, Mississippi, have suffered the consequences of aging water infrastructure. Last summer, the city’s water system reached a crisis point when a major flood aggravated longstanding problems in the system and left tens of thousands of people without any running water for days on end. Long before then, families in Jackson lived under the constant threat of boil water orders. All Americans deserve access to clean, safe drinking water. That’s why I directed my Administration to make sure the people of Jackson have the resources they need and deserve. In December, I was proud to sign bipartisan…

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06 Jun

FACT SHEET: White House Launches Invest.gov, Highlights Record Public and Private Investment in Communities Under President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

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Today, the White House launched Invest.gov, a new website showing the historic public and private sector investments President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is bringing to states and territories across America. Invest.gov features an interactive map showing infrastructure projects underway that are funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as well as private sector investments mobilized by President Biden’s agenda, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the American Rescue Plan. President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is rebuilding the economy from the middle-out and bottom-up, not top-down. As a result of…

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05 Jun

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga

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Vice President Kamala Harris met today at the White House with World Bank President Ajay Banga.  This meeting was the first official U.S. engagement since President Banga took office.  The Vice President underscored the Biden-Harris Administration’s strong support for World Bank efforts to make investments and spur policy reforms that reduce poverty and advance achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.  She praised the steps taken to evolve the World Bank—including expanding its mission to include building resilience to global challenges like climate change, pandemics, fragility and conflict.  She underscored that addressing these global challenges is interlinked with and indivisible from the…

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05 Jun

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the Super Bowl LVII Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs

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South Lawn 4:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, welcome to the White House — (applause) — the 2023 Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs!  (Applause.) Now, I have to be careful what I say today.  I’ll explain in just a second.  You can smile, man.  It’s okay.  (Laughter.) I married a Philly girl.  That explains a lot, doesn’t it?  Fortunately, she is overseas right now, in the Middle East.  (Laughter.)  She’s a rabid Eagles fan, and the way — the way the game ended, I might be in for a rough night.  Jill still doesn’t even believe the Eagles player who acknowledged…

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05 Jun

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark at the White House to underscore the deep and enduring ties between the governments and people of the United States and Denmark.  The leaders discussed our unwavering support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s brutal war of aggression.  President Biden welcomed Denmark’s provision of significant security assistance to Ukraine and its leadership in training Ukrainian pilots.  They discussed their efforts as NATO Allies and close partners to strengthen transatlantic security, which will be further enhanced by the conclusion of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement.  They also talked about their shared work to bolster economic prosperity, increase energy security, and address…

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05 Jun

Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark Before Bilateral Meeting

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Oval Office 1:45 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, welcome. I am delighted to have Madam Prime Minister here today. Great to see you again. We were just talking about the last time we met. I had the opportunity, which was a great opportunity — unrelated to anything having to do with foreign policy — that — for her to meet my — my granddaughters, who are bright young women who are college and law school graduates, who still talk to me about their meeting with the Prime Minister. PRIME MINISTER FREDERIKSEN: Thank you. PRESIDENT BIDEN: And as we all know…

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05 Jun

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 60th Anniversary of the Art in Embassies Celebration

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Lisbon, Portugal Thank you, Ambassador Levine. Randi, for many years now, you and Jeff have been such good friends to Joe and me—and it’s wonderful to be here with you and your family. Thank you for your service here in Portugal.  Back in February when Randi personally invited me to this celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Art in Embassies program, her passion was clear. If you know Randi, you know what I mean. We made it work and it’s my honor to be here with you today.  Good afternoon distinguished guests, Mayor Moedas, Céline, Vice President Lima of the Azores,…

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05 Jun

Day 465: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

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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. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE — English translation #PrivateerStation (in Russian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVtD_N4OeD-9PshBq7NwyQ)…

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