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26 Apr

Readout of Senior Administration Official Travel to Colombia

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On Tuesday, April 25, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer traveled to Colombia to lead the interagency U.S. delegation for the international conference on Venezuela. While in Colombia, Finer met with President Gustavo Petro. He also met with Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva, Chief of Staff Laura Sarabia, Minister of Justice and Law Nestor Ivan Osuna, and Deputy Finance Minister Gonzalo Hernandez Jimenez to follow up on the recent bilateral meeting between President Biden and President Petro in Washington last week. During the conference, Finer made clear that the United States remains firmly committed to the Venezuelan people and will continue to…

25 Apr

Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Washington Becoming Tenth State to Enact an Assault Weapons Ban

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Today, Washington State has become the tenth state in the nation alongside Washington, D.C. to ban assault weapons and get weapons of war off America’s streets. President Biden commends the leadership of Washington Governor Jay Inslee, and legislative leaders, as well as the advocates, survivors, and elected officials who fought for years to make today a reality. In so doing, they have made every community in the state – from Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between – safer and more secure. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/04/25/statement-by-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-washington-becoming-tenth-state-to-enact-an-assault-weapons-ban/

25 Apr

Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 5948(d) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 5948(d) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to submit to the Congress the report required by section 5948(d) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263). The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any…

25 Apr

Remarks by President Biden at North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Legislative Conference

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Washington Hilton HotelWashington, D.C. 12:47 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello! Hello, Building Trades! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! AUDIENCE: Let’s go, Joe! Let’s go, Joe! Let’s go, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. AUDIENCE: Let’s go, Joe! Let’s go, Joe! Let’s go, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I think I’ll — I think I’ll stop right there. (Laughter.) Take a seat if you have one. Hello, Building Trades! And thank you, President and my friend Sean McGarvey. You’ve been a friend of mine for a long time, as many of you have. I wouldn’t be standing here,…

25 Apr

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Harry Belafonte

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Jill and I are saddened by the passing of a groundbreaking American who used his talent, his fame, and his voice to help redeem the soul of our Nation. Harry Belafonte was born to Caribbean parents in Harlem, New York on March 1, 1927, when segregation was the order of American society. To our Nation’s benefit, Harry never accepted those false narratives and unjust boundaries. He dedicated his entire life to breaking barriers and bridging divides. As a young man motivated to find his purpose, he became mesmerized by theater when he saw a performance of the American Negro Theater…

25 Apr

Memorandum on 2022 Unified Command Plan

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT: 2022 Unified Command Plan Pursuant to my authority as Commander in Chief, I hereby approve and direct the implementation of the 2022 Unified Command Plan. Consistent with section 161(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, you are directed to notify the Congress on my behalf. You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register. JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/04/25/memorandum-on-2022-unified-command-plan/

25 Apr

Excerpts from President Joe Biden’s Speech to the NABTU Legislative Conference As Prepared for Delivery

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Excerpts from President Joe Biden’s Speech to the NABTU Legislative Conference As Prepared for Delivery Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/04/25/excerpts-from-president-joe-bidens-speech-to-the-nabtu-legislative-conferenceas-prepared-for-delivery/

25 Apr

Statement from President Joe Biden on World Malaria Day

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No one should fear losing someone they love—a child, a parent, a partner—because of a mosquito bite. The United States eliminated malaria in our country in 1951, yet for too many people around the world, that fear remains part of daily life. Malaria still threatens more than half the global population, and claims the life of a child nearly every minute. And, as climate change leads to rising temperatures, new areas will become vulnerable to malaria in the coming decades. Today, on World Malaria Day, we recommit to ending the disease worldwide. Thanks to the generosity of the American people…

24 Apr

Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the 2023 National and State Teachers of the Year Celebration

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Rose Garden 2:11 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: (Applause.) (Laughs.) Thank you. Thank you. Please. Thank you, Miguel, and thank you to all of our honored guests. You know, it meant so much to me getting some time with all of you today. And I loved hearing about the moments that bring you joy and laughter and about your challenges as well. Because, hey, we’ve all been there, haven’t we? This job isn’t always easy, but it matters. And the Biden-Harris administration understands that. I always knew that Joe would be a great education President. (Applause.) Because he’s seen how…

24 Apr

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:19 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy Monday. Q Happy Monday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have two things before we get to our guest this morning — or this afternoon. Today, the President and the First Lady will honor the 2023 Teachers of the Year from state and territories across the United States for their excellence in teaching and commitment to students’ learning. This year’s National Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Rebecka Peterson, a mathematics teacher from Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a classroom teacher for more than 30 years, the First Lady is proud to…