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Early Sunday morning, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from March 24 to March 25, 2023. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding…

On March 29, following the conclusion of day one of the second Summit for Democracy, President Joe Biden will host President Alberto Fernández of Argentina for a bilateral meeting at the White House. The leaders will celebrate 200 years of bilateral relations between the United States and Argentina and reiterate the strength of the U.S.-Argentina partnership. They will discuss how the United States and Argentina can continue to partner to address global challenges and continue to make progress on areas of mutual national interest, including critical minerals, climate change, space, and technology. They will also discuss economic cooperation, as well…

Dear Mr. Speaker:   (Dear Madam President:) As I have reported previously, militia groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have perpetrated a series of attacks against United States personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria.  On March 23, 2023, a one-way unmanned aerial system attack tragically killed one American contractor supporting the United States military, and wounded six others, including five United States service members.  The March 23 attack followed a number of prior attacks against United States forces in Syria.  These attacks have placed the lives of United States and Coalition personnel under ongoing threat. At my…

Jill and I are praying for those who have lost loved ones in the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi and for those whose loved ones are missing. The images from across Mississippi are heartbreaking. While we are still assessing the full extent of the damage, we know that many of our fellow Americans are not only grieving for family and friends, they’ve lost their homes and businesses. Today, I reached out to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, and have spoken to Senator Wicker, Senator Hyde-Smith, and Congressman Bennie Thompson to express my condolences and offer full federal support as communities recover from the effects of this storm. I also spoke to FEMA…

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held separate calls with Governor Tate Reeves, Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Congressman Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, to express his condolences for the lives lost and the damage resulting from the tornadoes and extreme weather that impacted Mississippi overnight. The President asked what the people of Mississippi need and how he can be most supportive. The President expressed his commitment to delivering federal assistance as quickly as possible to impacted areas and to helping these communities recover from the impacts of these storms. The President also spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, who will travel to…

Canadian Aviation and Space MuseumOttawa, Canada 7:19 P.M. EDT PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU:  Miigwech, Claudette, for that beautiful prayer. Mr. President, Joe, thanks for coming to visit, neighbor.  (Laughter.) Dr. Biden, Jill, thank you for being here as well.  I know Sophie had a great time showing you around today.  And over the years at various summits and meetings, we’ve had a lot of meals and a lot of working conversations, but it’s truly special to host you here at home in Canada. (Speaks in French.)  (No translation provided.)  (Applause.)  Joe, one thing that everybody has learned about you is that…

In our interconnected world, instability anywhere can have global repercussions. The security and prosperity of Americans here at home is directly connected to the security and economic health of people everywhere. Strife spills across borders. Violence and deprivation are driving a record number of people from their homes. The horrors of war unfolding in Ukraine, where Russian forces are committing war crimes and crimes against humanity, as well as in Yemen and Syria, remind us every day of the terrible human costs of conflict. And, as we have all experienced these past few years living through the COVID-19 pandemic and…

The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability is a long-term initiative to redefine how the United States prevents violence and advances stability in areas vulnerable to conflict.  Under the bipartisan Global Fragility Act, the U.S. government is implementing this Strategy through 10-year plans developed with extensive consultations with local stakeholders in our priority partner countries and region: Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, and the Coastal West Africa countries of Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo.  The U.S. government is investing resources, including through the Prevention and Stabilization Fund, to bolster these country and region-specific plans.  In…

I welcome today’s release of Paul Rusesabagina by the Government of Rwanda.  Paul’s family is eager to welcome him back to the United States, and I share their joy at today’s good news. I thank the Rwandan Government for making this reunion possible, and I also thank the Government of Qatar for facilitating Paul’s release and return to the United States.  I add my gratitude to those across the U.S. Government who have worked with the Government of Rwanda to achieve today’s happy outcome. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/24/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-release-of-paul-rusesabagina/

4:44 P.M. EDT PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU:  (As interpreted.)  Good afternoon, everyone. (In English.)  It is a real pleasure to welcome my friend President Biden, Joe, to Canada this week. We had the opportunity to discuss the progress made under the February 2021 Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, a plan our countries put forward a month after the President was sworn in. (In French.)  (As interpreted.)  Today, with President Biden, we’ve made progress on several important files.  And I’d like to mention some of our common priorities: growing the middle class, strengthening the economy, making life more affordable for people,…