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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
17 May

Remarks by President Biden in Meeting with Vice President Harris and Congressional Leaders

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Oval Office 3:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, folks.  Get a good picture of all of us.  We’re having a wonderful time.  Everything is going well.  (Laughs.)  Anyway.  You want to — I don’t — I don’t have any comment to make.  We’re just getting started and will be available at the sticks when this is over.  (Cross-talk.) Q    Anything about the border that you want to say? THE PRESIDENT:  It’s looking much better. Q    The border? THE PRESIDENT:  It’s looking much better.  Q    Getting much better? THE PRESIDENT:  Yeah, you see it.  Q    Does Texas get any credit for that? THE PRESIDENT:  (Laughs.)  Give me a break.  3:07 P.M. EDT  Official…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
16 May

Remarks by President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at a Celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month

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East Room 4:46 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY:  Now everyb- — everybody gets quiet.  It’s like the first day of class.  (Laughter.) So, hello, everyone, and welcome to the White House.  (Applause.)  And we are honored to have you here for this administration’s first Jewish American Heritage Month Reception.  (Applause.) Every morning as the sun illuminates the eastern shores of the United States, the Statue of Liberty glows with welcome for the new day.  It’s a beacon of friendship, of possibility, of freedom that lives in our hearts as well.  And emblazoned on its base are the words of Emma…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
16 May

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on North Carolina’s Abortion Ban

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Today, Republican state legislators in North Carolina overturned Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a dangerous bill that is out of touch with the majority of North Carolinians and will make it even more difficult for women to get the reproductive health care they need.   We’ve already seen the devastating impacts that state abortion bans have had on the health and lives of Americans living under these draconian laws. In the more than a dozen states with bans, women have been turned away from emergency rooms, left with no choice but to travel hundreds of miles for the care they need,…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
16 May

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the DC NewsBash

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Washington, D.C. Hello NewsBash! Thank you, Laura. And thank you for all you do, year after year, to make this event a success.  I’m grateful to all of the DC newswomen who have put so much heart and hard work into advocating for cancer patients for 17 years. You’re not just journalists and survivors and advocates: you’re warriors in the fight against breast cancer! And I know that when you come together for a cause, there’s nothing that can stand in your way. That’s why I’m so excited that this year’s funds are going to the Howard University Cancer Center’s…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
16 May

Message to the House of Representatives — President’s Veto of H.J. Res. 39

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TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:      I am returning herewith without my approval H.J. Res. 39, a resolution that would disapprove the Department of Commerce’s rule titled “Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414.”     For too long, because of unfair trade practices and underinvestment in domestic manufacturing, the United States has been reliant on China for solar energy products.  From day one, my Administration has bet on America to create a strong solar supply chain.  We have worked to create good-paying jobs and build manufacturing facilities in the United States for solar energy…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
16 May

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

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     On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, 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 and foreign policy of the United States posed by obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in the country, and the development of political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq.       The obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in the country,…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
16 May

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:      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 the stabilization of Iraq declared in Executive Order…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
16 May

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Investing in America’s Workforce Convening

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Crystal City, VA Thank you, Brandon, for sharing your story with us and for being part of the movement of incredible workers who are building our future. I’m also grateful to all of the staff at the Department of Labor for bringing us all together today. When I was growing up, success meant one thing: getting a four-year degree. I’m sure that’s how it was for most of you as well. There are still a lot of people who feel that way. But I teach at a community college not far from here. And while some of my students are…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on His Veto of H.J. Res. 39
16 May

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Bipartisan Leaders Applaud President Biden’s Nominations for Federal Reserve Board of Governors

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On Friday, President Biden was proud to announce his nomination of Dr. Philip Jefferson for Vice Chair and Dr. Adriana Kugler to serve as a Member on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Dr. Jefferson and Dr. Cook will continue to bring valuable insight, expertise, and continuity to the Fed at a critical time for our economy and families across the country. The President also announced that he will renominate Dr. Lisa Cook, who the Senate just confirmed last year, for an additional full term as a Member. Dr. Kugler is a highly qualified and respected economist…
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