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22 Aug

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Brazilian Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by telephone today with Brazilian Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim to follow up on last week’s call between President Biden and President Lula. The two discussed ongoing progress in efforts to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation, protect workers’ rights, and promote inclusive prosperity for our two countries. National Security Advisor Sullivan underscored the importance of continuing to build upon joint efforts to expand Atlantic cooperation. They agreed to meet in person on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/21/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-call-with-brazilian-presidential-advisor-celso-amorim/

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22 Aug

Remarks by President Biden at Community Engagement with Residents Impacts by Wildfires

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Lahaina Civic CenterLahaina, Hawaii 2:25 P.M. HST THE PRESIDENT: Aloha. AUDIENCE: Aloha. THE PRESIDENT: As I’ve heard various people on the island speak today, I’m reminded of a phrase that — of a tradition in my house. Because we’re always so busy, over the last 25 years, whenever my daughter or my sons, when they were both alive, wanted to leave me a message, they’d tape it on my mirror where I shave. And I was having a particularly tough time at one point years ago, and my daughter taped on my mirror a quote from Kierkegaard. He said, “Faith…

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21 Aug

Remarks by President Biden Paying Respects to the Lives Lost in Maui and Reaffirming His Commitment to Supporting Residents

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Lahaina Banyan Tree ParkLahaina, Hawaii 12:47 P.M. HST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, hello, people of Maui.  You’ve shown such absolute, incredible courage, and that’s not hyperbole.  I want you to know, on behalf of the United States of America and all the nation, the American people stand with you.  Governor Josh Green, you’ve been incredible.  From the day we’ve spoken on this, you’ve been way ahead of the curve.  Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke; Brian Schantz [Schatz], our senator; Senator Mazie Hir- — by the way, Mazie, I told my granddaughter, whose name is Maisy as well — she said, “That’s why I like…

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21 Aug

Statement from National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the 10 Year Anniversary of the Ghouta Chemical Weapons Attack

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Ten years ago today, the Assad regime conducted a gruesome chemical attack on the Damascus suburb of Ghouta that killed more than 1,400 people, many of them children. The horrifying images from that early morning still haunt us to this day, and they drive this Administration’s efforts to rid the world of chemical weapons and to secure a safer future for all Syrians. No child, in Syria or anywhere else in the world, should live in fear of these heinous weapons. On this somber date, we remember and honor all the victims and survivors of the Assad regime’s use of chemical…

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20 Aug

Statement from President Joe Biden on Tropical Storm Hilary

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As soon as Tropical Storm Hilary’s path became clear, my Administration took immediate action to prepare. At my direction, FEMA deployed to California federal personnel and supplies that can be surged to impacted communities. The U.S. Coast Guard pre-positioned aircraft to allow for rapid response and search-and-rescue efforts. My Administration also deployed federal personnel to Nevada to ensure the state has additional support, and we will continue to coordinate with California, Nevada, and Arizona on any resources they might need. This afternoon I spoke to California Governor Gavin Newsom about the emergency preparedness measures in place, and the initial response to…

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20 Aug

Statement from President Joe Biden on Tomorrow’s Visit to Maui

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My heart, my prayers, and my focus are on the victims of the Maui wildfires and their families. I know how profoundly loss can impact a family and a community and I know nothing can replace the loss of life. I will do everything in my power to help Maui recover and rebuild from this tragedy. And throughout our efforts, we are focused on respecting sacred lands, cultures, and traditions. From day one we immediately authorized three Fire Management Assistance Grants and as soon as Governor Green requested a Major Disaster Declaration, I signed it. My Administration has mobilized a whole-of-government…

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19 Aug

LTV Day 540 – Two Main Goals of Counter-Offensive Campaign – Latynina.tv – Alexey Arestovych

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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. Latynina.TV – Alexey Arestovych, Day 358. #latyninatv #arestovych — English translation #PrivateerStation (Yulia’s channel in…

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19 Aug

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Latest Actions to Support Communities Impacted by Maui Wildfires

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More than 1,000 Federal personnel are on the ground in Mauito support response efforts Within hours of the devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, President Biden signed a Major Disaster Declaration for the state and launched a whole-of-government effort to support residents and communities affected by this unprecedented tragedy. On Monday, August 21, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Maui to meet with survivors, first responders and emergency personnel, and state and local officials. Our entire nation stands with Hawaii in this time of grief and recovery. Since the onset of the fires in Maui, President Biden…

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19 Aug

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Hawaii Disaster Declaration

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Hawaii by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State of Hawaii as a result of wildfires beginning on August 8, 2023, and continuing. Under the President’s order today, Federal funds for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance has been increased to 100 percent of the total eligible costs for a continuous 30-day period of the State’s choosing within the first 120 days from the start of the incident period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD…

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19 Aug

Remarks by President Biden, President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan in Joint Press Conference | Camp David, MD

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Commanding Officers LoopCamp David, Maryland 3:14 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Camp David. If I seem like I’m happy, it’s because I am.  (Laughter.)  This has been a great, great meeting. Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, I — we meet in this historic place to make a historic moment.  And I believe that to be true.  The — this is a new era in partnership between Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States — our new Camp David trilat.  (Laughs.)  That’s what we have here. And — but before we dive into the progress we’ve made today…

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