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01 Nov

Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 5 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh

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Today marks five years since the deadly shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh – the deadliest act of Antisemitism in our nation’s history. A gunman opened fire on Sabbath worshippers as they prayed, murdering 11 precious souls, wounding many more – including first responders. The hearts of Jewish communities were shattered, leaving behind survivors and families who will never be the same. Deepening the wound, today’s remembrance comes on the heels of the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. On October 7th, a sacred Jewish holiday, the terrorist group Hamas unleashed pure evil against the…

01 Nov

Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to California

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Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to San Francisco, Stanford University, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and University of California, Berkeley, during the week of October 24-27. While in the Bay Area, she will participate in industry and academic roundtables focusing on emerging technologies and arms control. Assistant Secretary Stewart will also discuss shared priorities in defense and global security topics with officials at the LLNL and give keynote remarks to a workshop at UC Berkeley. The workshop will examine the challenges and prospects for arms control and cooperation in the existing…

30 Oct

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a National Civics Day Event

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Philadelphia, PA *** Hi, everyone, I’m so happy to be with you on National Civics Day! My name is Jill Biden, and I’m the First Lady of the United States. I grew up just outside of Philly, in Willow Grove. And my school taught us about all the amazing and important history that happened right here in our city. On field trips, my school would take us to the Betsy Ross Museum and to Independence Hall just down the street, because as you probably know, Philadelphia is, in many ways, the birthplace of our democracy. Two hundred and thirty-six years ago, 10 years after…

30 Oct

Secretary Blinken to Host Visit by People’s Republic of China (PRC) Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host PRC Director of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Washington on October 26-28. Secretary Blinken and Director Wang will discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues as part of ongoing efforts to responsibly manage the U.S.-China relationship and to maintain open channels of communication. The United States will continue to use diplomacy to advance U.S. interests and values, address areas of difference, and make progress on shared transnational challenges. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinken-to-host-visit-by-peoples-republic-of-china-prc-director-of-the-ccp-central-foreign-affairs-commission-and-foreign-minister-wang-yi/

28 Oct

Readout of the Vice President’s and Second Gentleman’s Meeting with Families of Americans Unaccounted For

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff met with families of Americans still unaccounted for following the horrific October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. The Vice President and Second Gentleman joined a meeting led by Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens at the State Department. They listened to the families’ experiences over the past several weeks, which has been an agonizing ordeal, and expressed their support. The Vice President relayed to the families that there is no higher priority for her and President Biden than the safety of American citizens. The Vice President emphasized that the Biden-Harris Administration…

28 Oct

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Spanish Foreign Minister Albares

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares to discuss Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel. The Secretary called for the release of all hostages. The Secretary reiterated U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself and continued engagement with regional partners to prevent the spread of conflict. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed ongoing humanitarian assistance efforts and affirmed continued coordination to enable Palestinians in need to have sustained and safe access to aid. He welcomed continued Spanish engagement together with other European allies, particularly…

27 Oct

Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events As 17 States Experience Record Breaking Heat

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Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events As 17 States Experience Record Breaking Heat Release Date: August 24, 2023 With Roughly 130 Million Americans Under Heat Alerts, Secretary Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Criswell Issue Resource Guide, to Host an “Extreme Heat Summit” on August 28 to Discuss Steps Local Officials Can Take to Keep #SummerReady Guidance Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment Protecting Communities from Extreme Heat WASHINGTON – With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

26 Oct

40th Anniversary of the Beirut Marine Corps Barracks Bombing

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On October 23, 1983, Hizballah killed 241 U.S. military personnel, including 220 Marines, 18 sailors, and three soldiers in a terrorist bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. Minutes later, a second suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers. Six innocent Lebanese civilians also lost their lives. The abhorrent and shocking attack on the Beirut barracks remains to this day the single deadliest day for the U.S. Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima. Today, forty years later, we mourn those service members of the Multinational Force in Lebanon lost in both attacks and we honor their legacy. We…

24 Oct

A Proclamation on Columbus Day, 2023

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Today, we celebrate all the Italian Americans, whose courage and character reflect and help define our Nation. In 1891, 11 Italian Americans were murdered in one of the largest mass lynchings in our Nation’s history. In the wake of this horrific attack, President Benjamin Harrison established Columbus Day in 1892. For so many people across our country, that first Columbus Day was a way to honor the lives that had been lost and to celebrate the hope, possibilities, and ingenuity Italian Americans have contributed to our country since before the birth of our republic. …

22 Oct

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Dutchess Community College’s Mechatronics Lab Opening

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Fishkill, NY ***Thank you, Robert. Secretary Cardona – Miguel, thank you for your tireless advocacy for our nation’s students and workers. Isn’t it great to have a public school educator as our Secretary of Education? First Gentleman Hochul, it’s always wonderful to see your passion for the people of this state. Congressman Ryan, you are an incredible champion for this community. Joe is grateful for your partnership. Executive O’Neil, and all the state and local leaders joining us, thank you for supporting this groundbreaking project. Dr. Jordan, Dutchess Community College is lucky to have your leadership. Robert, it’s students like you that are on my husband’s…