Department Press Briefing ā December 7, 2022
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson Washington, D.C. 2:17 p.m. EST MR PRICE: As you can see, we have a couple very special guests with us. As I think many of you may know ā as all…
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, December 7,Ā 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:00 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:Ā Itās almost like you guys were not expecting me to be out.Ā (Laughter.)Ā QĀ Ā Ā You caught us off guard.Ā MS. JEAN-PIERRE:Ā I donāt know.Ā …
Readout of Vice President Harrisās Meeting with Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte ofĀ Lithuania
Vice President Kamala Harris today met with Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte of Lithuania. The Vice President commemorated the 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Lithuania and reaffirmed our ironclad commitment to…
Remarks by PresidentĀ Biden at the 10th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of GunĀ Violence
St Markās Episcopal ChurchWashington, D.C. 7:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I’m sure if the lights were on all of you instead of me, thereās a lot of people in this church that I know…
United States and Croatia Sign the Treaty for the Avoidance of Double Taxation in Washington
Office of the Spokesperson Today in Washington, D.C., U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Croatian Minister of Finance Marko Primorac signed a comprehensive treaty for…
US-UK Energy Security and AffordabilityĀ Partnership
During this global energy crisis, brought on by Russiaās illegal invasion of Ukraine, it is more important than ever for allied countries to deepen their cooperation to ensure resilient international systems which reflect our shared…
FACT SHEET: Biden-ā Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Federal Building Performance Standard, Catalyzes American Innovation to Lower Energy Costs, Save Taxpayer Dollars, and CutĀ Emissions
In Addition to New Federal Actions, California Joins President Bidenās National Building Performance Standard Coalition Today the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard, setting an ambitious goal to cut energy use and…
Bills Signed: H.R. 7132 and S.Ā 4524
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the President signed into law:Ā H.R. 7132, the “Safe Connections Act of 2022,” which requires mobile service providers, after receiving a line separation request from a survivor of domestic violence, human…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister Å imonytÄ of Lithuania Before BilateralĀ MeetingĀ
Vice President’s Ceremonial OfficeEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:48 P.M. ESTĀ VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS:Ā Madam Prime Minister, welcome to Washington.Ā And I look forward to our discussion.Ā Ā Before I do address the subject of our meeting today, I…
A Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,Ā 2022
On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the memories of the 2,403 service members and civilians whose lives were cut short on that tragic December morning. We reflect on the resilience of America’s Armed…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese En Route Phoenix,Ā Arizona
Aboard Air Force One En Route Phoenix, Arizona 12:31 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So we’re pleased to be joined by the National Economic Council Director, Brian Deese, today — right behind me. I’ll give you…
Department Press Briefing ā December 6, 2022
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson Washington, D.C. 1:58 p.m. EST MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Good to see everyone; itās been a very long time. Welcome to our 1:45 p.m. briefing. I know it may feel like…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles at a Joint Press Availability
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Dean Acheson Auditorium SECRETARY BLINKEN:Ā Good afternoon, everyone.Ā Secretary Austin and I were very happy to welcome our Australian friends ā Foreign Minster Wong, Defense Minister Marles…
FACT SHEET: Biden-ā Harris Administration Hosts Economic Dialogue with the Government of Puerto Rico to Jointly Advance Economic Development inĀ 2023
President Biden has been committed to supporting the people of Puerto Rico since his first day in office. The Biden-Harris Administration has made unprecedented levels of federal funding available to Puerto Rico for resilience, recovery,…
Readout of Vice President Harrisās Meeting with President Sandu ofĀ Moldova
Vice President Kamala Harris today met President Maia Sandu of Moldova at the White House. The Vice President welcomed Moldovaās progress on its reform agenda and reaffirmed U.S. support for Moldovan energy security and self-defense.Ā …