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18 Jul

Remarks by First Lady Jill Biden at a Youth Soccer Clinic with Major League Soccer

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South Lawn, The White House 6:31 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Thank you, Nevaeh. You’ve b- — you have such a bright future ahead of you, whether you continue to follow your passion for entrepreneurship, soccer, or something else entirely, and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Hello, everyone, and welcome to the White House! (Applause.) Seeing all of you reminds me of one of my first events as First Lady. And it was for my Joining Forces initiative, our White House effort to support military and veteran families, caregivers, and…

17 Jul

Letters to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Notification to the Congress Regarding the Secretary of the Interior’s Certification Under Section 8 of the Fisherman’s Protective Act of 1967, as amended

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Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) On May 18, 2023, the Secretary of the Interior certified under section 8 of the Fisherman’s Protective Act of 1967, as amended (the “Pelly Amendment”) (22 U.S.C. 1978), that nationals of Mexico are engaging in trade or taking of totoaba and vaquita that diminishes the effectiveness of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This letter constitutes my notification to the Congress consistent with subsection (b) of the Pelly Amendment. In 1975, Mexico recognized totoaba as a protected species and prohibited all fishing for the species. However,…

17 Jul

Remarks by First Lady Jill Biden at the Institute of Museum and Library Services 2023 National Medal Award Ceremony at the White House

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East Room, The White House 3:11 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Thank you. Thanks. Thank you, Director Kemper. And I’m so grateful for your tireless commitment to making museums and libraries accessible to all of us. I also want to thank the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences — Services, excuse me — staff for all the work they’ve done to make these awards possible. So, hello, everyone. And welcome to the White House! (Applause.) When I was young, I’d walk to our local library every two weeks and take home as many books as I could carry in my…

17 Jul

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Cardinal Zuppi

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President Biden will welcome Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna and President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, to the White House on July 18. Cardinal Zuppi is travelling to Washington at the request of Pope Francis. President Biden and Cardinal Zuppi will discuss the widespread suffering caused by Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine. They will also discuss efforts by the United States and Holy See to provide humanitarian aid to those affected, and the Papal See’s focus on repatriating Ukrainian children forcibly deported by Russian officials. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/17/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-cardinal-zuppi/

17 Jul

Statement from Communications Director Liza Acevedo on Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff’s Travel to New Zealand

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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will visit Auckland, New Zealand from July 19 to July 23. On behalf of President Biden, the Second Gentleman will lead the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. He will also attend Team USA’s first match against Vietnam. In addition to World Cup events and engagements with Team USA, the Second Gentleman will highlight U.S.-New Zealand shared values and priorities through his engagements with civil society representatives in New Zealand, including private sector leaders, community leaders, and students. The Second Gentleman will deliver remarks to young women and girls…

17 Jul

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Attend the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to New Zealand to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Auckland. Mr. Douglas Emhoff, Second Gentleman of the United States, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Tom Udall, U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and the Independent State of Samoa The Honorable Emmy Ruiz, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political Strategy and Outreach Ms. Tina Flournoy, Member, President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Ms. Lorrie Fair,…

17 Jul

Day 507: NATO is not ready for Ukraine

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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. Day 507: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #FeyginDaily War…

16 Jul

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention

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Apostolic Church of GodChicago, Illinois 3:00 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. I said to the Congressman: I didn’t know he could preach like that. (Applause.) Oh, good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank the Congressman for that extraordinary presentation — (applause) — and for his work. I recently had the Congressman at my home for dinner. And we talked about his father, and we talked about his vision, as the son of the father, for the future of our country. And I have seen him at work when the cameras…

16 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on Retirement of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.

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The promise of America is that we are all created equal in the image of God and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives. While we’ve never fully lived up to that promise, we’ve never fully walked away from it because of extraordinary leaders like Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Throughout our decades of friendship and partnership, I’ve seen how Reverend Jackson has helped lead our nation forward through tumult and triumph. Whether on the campaign trail, on the march for equality, or in the room advocating for what is right and just, I’ve seen him as history will remember…

14 Jul

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Iowa’s Abortion Ban

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Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law an extreme abortion ban that will take away a woman’s right to choose and is just the latest state ban enacted by Republican elected officials following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade one year ago. Iowa’s new law will penalize health care providers and cause delays and denials of health and life-saving care. While Republican elected officials advance dangerous laws, President Biden and Vice President Harris stand with the majority of Americans who believe personal health care decisions should be between a woman and her doctor, not politicians, and will continue to call on Congress…