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Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Maui, Hawaii 9:38 A.M. PDT MS. DALTON: Good morning. Before I hand it over to Administrator Criswell, I want to highlight a couple of important updates on extreme weather events around the country. Just a few moments ago, just before we took off, President Biden was able to speak to Governor Jay Inslee about the fires burning in Washington State. And he authori- — he let the governor know that he had authorized Fire Management Assistance Grants to support firefighting that is underway in the state. With respect to Tropical Storm Hilary that we’re seeing…

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/

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…