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13 Jul

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met in Helsinki with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland on July 13 ahead of the third U.S.-Nordics Summit meeting. The leaders reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to support Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russian aggression. President Biden congratulated Finland on becoming our newest NATO Ally and welcomed its role as a regional security provider. Both leaders welcomed the recent agreement between Türkiye, Sweden and NATO for President Erdoğan to send Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to Turkish parliament for ratification, and underscored their desire to welcome Sweden into NATO as soon as possible. President Biden and President Niinistö also took note of the recently…

13 Jul

Readout of the Third United States – Nordic Leaders’ Summit

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On 13 July 2023, the Presidents of Finland and the United States and the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden met in Helsinki for the third U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit. Building on the previous meetings in the same format, the leaders reconfirmed the strong U.S.-Nordic partnership and the intensifying cooperation between their countries, focusing on security, the environment, technology and society. On security, the Nordic countries and the United States reiterated their unequivocal condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. They remained unwavering in their support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. They…

13 Jul

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Publishes the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

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Read the full Implementation Plan here President Biden has made clear that all Americans deserve the full benefits and potential of our digital future. The Biden-Harris Administration’s recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy calls for two fundamental shifts in how the United States allocates roles, responsibilities, and resources in cyberspace: Ensuring that the biggest, most capable, and best-positioned entities – in the public and private sectors – assume a greater share of the burden for mitigating cyber risk Increasing incentives to favor long-term investments into cybersecurity Today, the Administration is announcing a roadmap to realize this bold, affirmative vision. It is taking the…

13 Jul

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy

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President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to the White House on July 27 to reaffirm the strong relationship between the United States and Italy. They will discuss our common strategic interests, including our shared commitment to continue supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression, developments in North Africa, and closer transatlantic coordination regarding the People’s Republic of China. They will also discuss Italy’s upcoming presidency of the G7 in 2024. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/12/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-prime-minister-giorgia-meloni-of-italy/

13 Jul

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

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President Joe Biden met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Vilnius on July 12, 2023. President Biden emphasized the enduring U.S. commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s war of aggression and U.S. support for Ukraine as it pursues integration into the Euro-Atlantic community. The leaders welcomed the launch of the Declaration of Support for Ukraine by G7 Leaders and President Zelenskyy immediately prior to their meeting, and discussed US readiness to begin negotiations with Ukraine on bilateral security commitments to ensure a sustainable force capable of defending Ukraine now and in the future. The leaders also discussed Ukraine’s ongoing counteroffensive and continued…

13 Jul

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Columbus’ Workforce Hub Launch Convening

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Columbus, Ohio Thank you, Mayor Ginther. Columbus is stronger with your leadership. Congresswoman Beatty, Joe is lucky to have a partner like you in Congress—and we’re grateful for all you do. And Council President Hardin, thank you for hosting us in this beautiful space. The entire city council, along with the Columbus Workforce Hub partners and other leaders joining us, have done extraordinary work to make the programs we’re talking about today possible. Joe’s father used to say: A job is about a lot more than a paycheck. It’s about dignity. Joe watched his dad struggle to find good work. He saw…

13 Jul

Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting | Vilnius, Lithuania

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Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress CentreVilnius, Lithuania 5:01 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome. And I hope you all got a sense today from all my colleagues that — how — how much that you have — how much support you have. It’s real. And I hope we finally have put to bed the notion about whether or not Ukraine is welcome in NATO. It’s going to happen. We’re moving — you’re all moving in the right direction. I think it’s just a matter of getting by the next few months here. So thank you, thank you, thank you. And, you know,…

13 Jul

Remarks by President Biden on Supporting Ukraine, Defending Democratic Values, and Taking Action to Address Global Challenges | Vilnius, Lithuania

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Vilnius UniversityVilnius, Lithuania 7:51 P.M. EEST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Lithuania! (Applause.) As my mother would say, “God love ya.” No seats. Holy mackerel. (Laughter.) It’s good to be back in Vilnius, a nation and a region that knows better than anyone the transformational power of freedom. (Applause.) You know, you showed the world that the strength of a people united cannot be denied. And together, with your brothers and sisters in Estonia and Latvia, you helped end the era of division through the power of connection. The Baltic Way, not the Berlin Wall, became the symbol for Europe’s future. And…

13 Jul

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Vilnius, Lithuania

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Vilnius International AirportVilnius, Lithuania 8:50 P.M. EEST THE PRESIDENT: You all ready to go to Finland? Q Are you ready? Q How’d it go? THE PRESIDENT: I’m ready. Have you ever seen me not ready? Anyway. Q How did your meeting with Zelenskyy go? Did you talk about long-range missiles? THE PRESIDENT: It went very well, and I think he’d tell you that. We spent about an hour together, and I think we’re — we’re on the right track. And so, I’m feeling good about the trip. And, you know, we accomplished every goal we set out to accomplish. I know there was some cynicism about whether…

12 Jul

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Hostage-Taking and the Wrongful Detention of United States Nationals Abroad

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On July 19, 2022, by Executive Order 14078, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by hostage-taking and the wrongful detention of United States nationals abroad. Hostage-taking and the wrongful detention of United States nationals are heinous acts that undermine the rule of law. Terrorist organizations, criminal groups, and other malicious actors who take hostages for financial, political, or other gain — as well as foreign states…