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17 May

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Anchorage, AK

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Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Anchorage, Alaska 2:01 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  All right.  Good afternoon, everyone.  As you know, we’re on our way to Anchorage, Alaska.  And then from there, we’ll be heading to, as you all know, to Hiroshima, Japan, where the President is going to be meeting with the G7 — will be attending the G7 Summit Leaders.  And as you can see, to my right I have the National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, to talk about the trip and take any questions that you may all have.  Go ahead, Jake. MR. SULLIVAN:  Thank you, Karine.  And thanks, everybody, for…

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17 May

Remarks by President Biden at Medal of Valor Ceremony

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East Room 9:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Before I begin, let me say one thing I said to the families of the two deceased officers.  All of you who’ve lost someone know that no matter how much you take pride in recognition of what they did when they were lost, it still brings back everything like it happened that moment.  And I just say to the families, as I said to them personally at the time when I met them and now, it takes a lot of courage to do what you’re doing.  And thank you.  Thank you, thank you.…

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17 May

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the 2023 We Are EMILY Gala

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The Anthem Washington, D.C. 7:26 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good evening, everyone.  Oh, good evening.  Laphonza, you did your thing!  Look at this.  (Laughs.)  My goodness, when I look out at this room, I know the future of our country is bright. (Applause.) Let me start by thanking the leader of EMILYs List, a dear, dear friend to me and so many of us, Ms. Laphonza Butler.  (Applause.)  As Laphonza said, we have known each other for so many years; we have worked together.  And I have seen, as I hope many of you have, the effort — the…

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17 May

Remarks by President Biden at the 2023 We Are EMILY Gala

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The AnthemWashington, D.C. 8:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello.  (Applause.)  My name is Joe Biden — (applause) — and I’ve been working for a long time for Nancy Pelosi.  Please sit down if you have a seat. Madam President, thanks for letting me — letting me show up and la- — last minute here.  And, Whip Katherine Clark, thanks for letting me interrupt.  You’re doing a hell of a job, and you’ve been a great partner — a great partner helping us get so much done in Congress. And I want to wish happy birthday to my friend Mignon Moore.  Mignon, are…

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17 May

Remarks by President Biden on Preventing a First-Ever Government Default

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11:13 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hey, everybody.  Well, I’m about to take off in a few minutes, if you hear the helicopter out there, to Japan — not in the helicopter, but to Andrews.  Anyway — and to meet with the leaders of G7. America’s role in the world is vital, especially right now as we work together with other countries to support Ukraine and take on the challenges that demand international cooperation, from tackling the climate crisis to strengthening the — the global economy. And before I leave, I wanted to say a word about the status of negotiations with the Congressional…

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17 May

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal

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Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country. This USDA program represents the single largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act into law in 1936. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this new funding at a White House event that featured Senior Advisor to the President John Podesta, National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator…

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17 May

Day 446: 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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17 May

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Congressional Leadership on Preventing Default

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This afternoon, President Biden hosted Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Speaker McCarthy, and Leader Jeffries in the Oval Office for a productive and direct meeting about the need to ensure America does not default on its debt for the first time in our history, and on a budget agreement that can reach his desk. The President emphasized that while more work remains on a range of difficult issues, he’s optimistic that there is a path to a responsible, bipartisan budget agreement if both sides negotiate in good faith and recognize that neither side will get everything it wants. The President directed…

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17 May

Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Australia and Papua New Guinea

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President Biden will return to the United States on Sunday, following the completion of the G7 summit, in order to be back for meetings with Congressional leaders to ensure that Congress takes action by the deadline to avert default. The President spoke to Prime Minister Albanese earlier today to inform him that he will be postponing his trip to Australia.  He also invited the Prime Minister for an official state visit at a time to be agreed by the teams.  The President’s team engaged with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea’s team to inform them as well. The President…

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17 May

Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Roundtable with Young Men of Color Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

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Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:33 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, again, good afternoon.  Good afternoon to everyone here.  I want to start by thanking each of you business leaders for joining us for this afternoon’s discussion at the White House. We have asked you to join us in this discussion because you are truly leaders not only in the place where you live and work, but you are national leaders.  And it is through the benefit of a discussion with you where we are going to listen more than we talk that we will get feedback and perspective…

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