Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Belmont Water Treatment PlantPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 3:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  (Brings Nolyn Pace onstage.)  I want you all to know — I want you to know, baby: You did so much for so many kids.  Think about it.  What you went through, you’re changing the life of thousands and thousands and millions of kids in America.  So, we owe you a big round of applause.  (Applause.)  And I love your earrings.  (Laughter.)  Thank you.  Well, folks — hello, Philadelphia! AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  I’m Jill Biden’s husband.  (Laughter.)  She’s a Philly girl.  So, the first thing I’m going to say…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Remarks by President Biden at a Democratic National Committee Finance Event

Sheraton Philadelphia DowntownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 4:54 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, folks, it’s good to be almost home.  (Laughter.)  But, as Chris can tell you, this is — I’d have never been elected in the first place, when I look around this room — and it’s not hyperbole to suggest — without at least a dozen of you in this room.  It would have never happened. Now, granted, you were 12 years old when you started helping me.  (Laughter.)  But — but it really matters. Eddie, it’s great to see you, pal.  And so many of you in this room. And, you know, back 100…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting With Baltic and Polish National Security Advisors

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with his counterparts from NATO Allies Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. They exchanged views on European security, reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression. They welcomed the ongoing provision of security assistance to Ukraine and discussed the importance of continuing to impose costs on Russia, including through the full implementation of sanctions. Mr. Sullivan reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the security of NATO’s eastern flank Allies. They also discussed preparation for the NATO Summit in Vilnius and the ongoing strengthening of NATO’s posture, readiness, and interoperability.  ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/03/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-meeting-with-baltic-and-polish-national-security-advisors/
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Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Event with the Crew and Families of the USS Gabrielle Giffords

San Diego, CA Thank you, Tim, and thank you to the entire team at the San Diego Armed Services YMCA for hosting us and putting together this wonderful meal. I’m grateful to Representatives Jacobs and Peters for joining us. And I want to thank the leadership of the USS Giffords for this warm reception. Just minutes ago, the Blue crew brought me on board your ship—and as always, welcomed me with warmth and kindness. Seeing it again today, it’s hard to believe it was eight years ago that we christened it. In that time, this ship and its crew have…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Remarks by Vice President Harris Marking the 30th Anniversary of The Family and Medical Leave Act

East Room 2:34 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Please have a seat.  Good afternoon.  AUDIENCE:  Good afternoon! THE VICE PRESIDENT:  President Biden, President Clinton, members of our Cabinet, members of Congress, and our fellow Americans: Nearly 30 years ago, just outside in the Rose Garden, our nation took a long-overdue step to give working people — and, in particular, working mothers — the dignity, respect, and support they deserve.  Before then, many of us will remember, working people faced often impo- — impossible choices — impossible choices.  The choice either to take care of a loved one or keep a job. …
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War Day 271: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

War Day 271: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

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. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and @arestovych – English translation #PrivateerStation Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan

     On February 11, 2022, by Executive Order 14064, 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 and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan.      The widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan — including the urgent needs of the people of Afghanistan for food security, livelihoods support, water, sanitation, health, hygiene, shelter and settlement assistance, and COVID-19-related assistance, among other basic human…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Letters to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan

Dear Mr. Speaker:   (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

President Biden Announces Appointments to the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint highly qualified and diverse industry leaders as members of the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) advises the White House on the reliability, security, and preparedness of vital communications and information infrastructure. These appointees will join previously appointed NSTAC members to provide national security and emergency preparedness solutions by providing innovative policy recommendations backed by a unique industry perspective. In addition to today’s announcement, President Biden also named new leadership to the committee. Scott Charney, Chair, President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Jeffrey…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Philadelphia, PA

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1:49 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hey, guys.  Hello, hello, hello.  Okay, I’m going to do this really fast.  As you know, we are en route to the home of the future Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles.  As the First Lady would say, “Go Birds.” This week, the President visited Baltimore to make a historic investment in the rail along the Northeast Corridor and traveled to New York City to announce funding to complete — to complete a critical early phase of the Hudson Tunnel Project. Today, the President and the Vice President are…
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