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16 Jun

United States Welcomes Peru’s Signing of the Artemis Accords    

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Peru became the 41st signatory to the Artemis Accords today at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington.  The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries to set out a practical set of principles to guide civil space exploration and use. Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea signed the Accords for Peru in the presence of Ambassador to the United States Alfredo Ferrero Diez Canseco, State Department Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn, and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.  The United States and Peru have a long history of working together on the global stage, and we applaud Peru’s…

14 Jun

Remarks by President Biden Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day | Collevile-sur-Mer, France

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Normandy American CemeteryColleville-sur-Mer, France 2:01 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: The hour had nearly come. Monday, June 5th, 1944. The evil of (inaudible) Third Reich was devastating the world. Nazi Germany had subjugated the once-free nations of Europe through brute force, lies, and twisted ideology of racial superiority. Millions of Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Millions of others killed by bombs, bullets, bloody warfare. Hitler and those with him thought democracies were weak, that the future belonged to dictators. Here, on the coast of Normandy, the battle between freedom and tyranny would be joined. Here, on that June morning,…

14 Jun

On the DPRK’s Recent Launches Using Ballistic Missile Technology

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The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) May 27 and May 29 launches using ballistic missile technology in direct violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). These launches continue the DPRK’s reckless behavior, which poses a grave threat to the Korean Peninsula, the region, and international peace and security and undermine the global non-proliferation regime. The United States reiterates that its commitments to the defense of the ROK and Japan are ironclad. The DPRK’s actions will only intensify its isolation as it undermines stability and security on the Korean Peninsula.  We will continue…

13 Jun

DHS and DOJ Announce “Recent Arrivals” Docket Process for More Efficient Immigration Hearings

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DHS and DOJ Announce “Recent Arrivals” Docket Process for More Efficient Immigration Hearings Release Date: May 16, 2024 Justice Department Finalizes Rule to Allow for More Efficient Immigration Judge Dockets WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced a new Recent Arrivals (RA) Docket process to more expeditiously resolve immigration cases of certain noncitizen single adults who attempt to cross irregularly between ports of entry at the Southwest border. This effort will allow DHS and DOJ to more swiftly impose consequences, including removal, on those without a legal basis to remain…

12 Jun

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine today to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in its efforts to defend against Russian aggression. The leaders discussed the state of the war and Ukraine’s urgent assistance needs. The President announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine, which is valued at $225 million and includes air defense interceptors, artillery ammunition, and other critical capabilities. This is the sixth security assistance package announced by the United States since President Biden signed the national security supplemental, demonstrating the rapid pace of U.S. assistance for Ukraine. The leaders discussed the upcoming Peace…

12 Jun

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to New Mexico

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Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 31, to participate in the United States-Spain Forum XXVII, where he will join a panel for Session III, “The Clean Energy Technology Transition: Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change and Drought on Trade, the Economy, and People.” During forum discussions, Under Secretary Fernandez will underscore U.S. commitment to avoiding the worst potential impacts of climate change while promoting economic growth, through advancing international policies and partnerships on energy, agriculture, the ocean, the environment, and science and technology. He will also discuss ways the Department is working with…

10 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on the May Jobs Report

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The great American comeback continues, but we still have to make more progress. On my watch, 15.6 million more Americans have the dignity and respect that comes with a job. Unemployment has been at or below 4% for 30 months—the longest stretch in 50 years. And a record high share of working-age women have jobs. I will keep fighting to lower costs for families like the ones I grew up with in Scranton. I’m fighting corporate greed by calling on corporations with record profits to lower prices—as Target and Walmart have for grocery prices. I’m fighting to make rent more affordable…

10 Jun

Special Representative McAuliffe to Travel to India for WiSci South Asia Camp

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From June 7-8, Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe will travel to Kochi, India to meet participants and deliver closing remarks at the WiSci (Women in Science) South Asia STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics) Camp. From June 1-9, this all-girls immersive camp will bring together nearly 100 secondary school girls from India, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the United States to offer skills-building, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities in various STEAM fields. Interactive curriculum and workshops are developed and led by industry experts from the U.S. private sector. WiSci camps advance the U.S. Department…

08 Jun

Excerpts from President Joe Biden Speech on 80th Anniversary of D-Day at Pointe du Hoc

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“When we talk about democracy – American democracy – we often talk big ideas like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What we don’t talk about enough is how hard it is.” “American democracy asks the hardest of things: to believe that we’re a part of something bigger than ourselves. So democracy begins with each of us.” — “I’ve long said that history has shown that ordinary Americans can do the most extraordinary things. And there’s no better example of that in the entire world than right here at Pointe du Hoc. Rangers from farms, from cities, from every part of America.” — As we gather here today, it’s not just to honor those who showed such remarkable bravery that day June 6, 1944. It’s to listen to…

08 Jun

United States Welcomes Slovakia’s Signing of the Artemis Accords

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Slovakia became the 42nd signatory to the Artemis Accords today at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries to set out a practical set of principles to guide civil space exploration and use. Minister of Education, Research, Development and Youth Tomáš Drucker signed the Accords for Slovakia in the presence of State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Sonata Coulter, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Slovak Ambassador to the United States Radovan Javorcik. As friends, partners, and allies, the United States and Slovakia have built a lasting…