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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the White House. The two presidents marked the occasion of German-American Day, celebrating the significant contributions of German-Americans as well as the strength of our bilateral relationship as NATO Allies and close partners. President Biden also offered congratulations on Germany’s Unity Day, which was celebrated earlier this week. The presidents discussed their countries’ ongoing efforts to provide Ukraine with security, economic, and humanitarian assistance. They also exchanged views on strengthening democratic resilience, respect for human rights, and the importance of transparent and accountable government at home and abroad.  ###…

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Hello and good morning, everyone.  Buenos días a todos y todas.  It’s very good to be with you today and it’s especially good to be with our colleagues Secretary Bárcena, Secretary Buenrostro, and my good friends as well and colleagues Secretary Raimondo and, of course, Trade Representative Tai. I’m also looking forward, I must say, to – Alicia, to seeing you next week in Mexico to pursue our security dialogue. Before I get into what we we’re – what we’ve been doing today, let me just take a moment to express deep condolences on the passing of Senator Dianne…

The United States unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians. There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand firmly with the Government and people of Israel and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks.  National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has spoken to Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and we remain in close contact with our Israeli partners. Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/07/statement-from-nsc-spokesperson-adrienne-watson-condemning-terrorist-attacks-against-israel/

The President today signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2024, setting the refugee admissions target at 125,000 for this upcoming fiscal year. The world is facing an unprecedented global displacement crisis in which record numbers of people have been forced to flee war, persecution, and instability. The United States has worked to rebuild, streamline, and expand the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. In 2023, the Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, launched the Welcome Corps, an innovative program that empowers everyday Americans to welcome refugees arriving through the U.…