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15 Apr

Remarks by President Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of the Republic of Ireland Before Air Force One Departure

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Ireland West Airport KnockCharlestown, Republic of Ireland 11:39 P.M. IST Q    How was your trip? Q    Mr. President, how about that crowd? Q    Did you like the rally, Mr. President?  Did you have a good time?  Did you have fun? PRESIDENT BIDEN:  The point I wanted to make is: There’s a lot at stake.  A lot at stake.  And I think the combination of Ireland — the whole island — Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the United States can change the way things occur on the continent. And they’re really going to be — there’s significant opportunities. Q    What did you…

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15 Apr

A Proclamation on National Volunteer Week, 2023

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This week, we honor the selfless spirit of Americans who volunteer, and we sound the call for more Americans to seize opportunities to serve their communities.      Every day across America, volunteers are performing extraordinary acts of service.  They are repairing and rebuilding homes, educating our youth, and connecting people to jobs.  They are supporting veterans and military families, helping to run our elections, and combating climate change.  In the aftermath of natural disasters, neighbors volunteer to restore communities and cook hot meals.  And amid a pandemic, volunteers have stepped forward to help administer vaccines and provide lifesaving resources to…

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15 Apr

Day 374: 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 – English translation #PrivateerStation Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Former Advisor…

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15 Apr

Statement from President Joe Biden on Arrest in National Security Leak Case

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I commend the rapid action taken by law enforcement to investigate and respond to the recent dissemination of classified U.S. government documents. While we are still determining the validity of those documents, I have directed our military and intelligence community to take steps to further secure and limit distribution of sensitive information, and our national security team is closely coordinating with our partners and allies. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/04/14/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-arrest-in-national-security-leak-case/

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14 Apr

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Members of Congress, Local Leaders, Immigration Advocates and More Celebrate the Biden Administration’s Expansion of the Affordable Care Act to DACA Recipients

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Yesterday, President Biden announced a plan to expand health coverage for DACA recipients. If finalized, the rule would allow DACA recipients to enroll in Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Programs, and the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplaces, where they may qualify for financial assistance based on income, and through their state Medicaid agency.  President Biden believes that DACA recipients strengthen our economy and enrich our workplaces, our schools and communities, and our country as a whole. That’s why on his first day in office, he called on Congress to give Dreamers a pathway to citizenship and he has repeated…

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14 Apr

Joint Statement from Canada, Mexico and the United States following the First North America Trilateral Fentanyl Committee Meeting

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During the North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) on January 9-10, 2023 President Joe Biden, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directed the formation of a senior-level Trilateral Fentanyl Committee to guide priority actions to address the illicit fentanyl threat facing North America.  On April 13, 2023, U.S. Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall convened the first meeting of this committee with Mexican Secretary of Security Rosa Icela Rodríguez and Canadian National Security and Intelligence Advisor Jody Thomas at the White House.   The trilateral committee recognized synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, as the foremost drug threat in…

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14 Apr

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Administration’s Counter-Narcotics Efforts

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Via Teleconference 12:04 P.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Thank you, everyone, for joining this call.  We’re going to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s counter-narcotics work. I’m sure you’ve seen the various announcements today.  This is a good opportunity to ask questions of our folks. As a reminder, this call will be on background and attributable to “senior administration officials.”  The embargo of the call will lift at the conclusion of the call. We have a number of speakers on today’s call.  And this is for your awareness, not for your reporting, but we have [senior administration official] at the White House.  We have [senior administration official].  We…

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14 Apr

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden and President Gustavo Petro of Colombia

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On April 20, President Joe Biden will host President Gustavo Petro of Colombia for a bilateral meeting at the White House. Colombia is a key partner of the United States, and during the meeting, the two leaders will discuss how the United States and Colombia can continue to deepen our strong bilateral relationship by making progress on areas of mutual national interest, including promoting further economic and security cooperation. The two leaders will also discuss joint efforts to combat climate change, counter narcotics trafficking, address our regional migration challenge, and promote democratic values and human and labor rights in the…

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14 Apr

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Action Network National Convention

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Sheraton New York Times Square HotelNew York, New York 12:13 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, NAN!  (Applause.)  Good afternoon.  Please have a seat.  Please have a seat. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! THE VICE PRESIDENT:  I love you.  (Applause.) Oh, good afternoon.  Well, let me start by thanking the members of our administration who are here, members of Congress who are here, members of the clergy, and all of the leaders who are here today.  It is truly, truly my honor to be with everyone as we celebrate 32 years of the National Action Network.  (Applause.) Rev, I love you.  (Laughter.)  And I…

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14 Apr

Readout from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Senior Official Travel to Saudi Arabia

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NSC Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk and Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security Amos Hochstein visited Saudi Arabia April 13 and 14, joined for Yemen-related engagements by Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking.   They held constructive talks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Minister of Energy AbdulAziz bin Salman, Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman, Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, and other senior Saudi officials.  Their discussions focused on the critical progress being made toward a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Yemen, which President Biden has long prioritized.  Both sides…

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