Remarks by President Biden at Medal of Valor Ceremony
East Room 9:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Before I begin, let me say one thing I said to the families of the two deceased officers. All of you who’ve lost someone know that no matter…
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Remarks by President Biden Before a Meeting with Congressional Leadership to Discuss Legislative Priorities Through the End of 2022
Roosevelt Room 10:40 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, look, I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. And I asked the four top leaders in Congress whether they’d be willing to come in and talk about…
Remarks by President Biden After Visiting With Local Firefighters
Nantucket Fire Department Nantucket, Massachusetts 10:11 A.M. EST Q Can you comment on the Walmart shooting, Mr. President? THE PRESIDENT: I’m sick and tired of these shootings. We should have much stricter gun laws. Q …
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in Phone Call During the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Via TeleconferenceNantucket, Massachusetts 9:27 A.M. EST MS. GUTHRIE: Guys, I think I’m getting a phone call. You know, I’m not one to take a phone call during TV. Oh, but I think — I think…
Statement from President Biden on the Shooting in Chesapeake, VA
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, one of our most cherished holidays that brings us together as Americans and as families, when we hug our loved ones and count our blessings. But because of yet another horrific and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, and Chief Medial Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:49 A.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello! Hi, hi, hi. Q You have gifts. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I know, I — I bring — bearing gifts. I have some Thanksgiving cookies for all of…
Remarks by President Biden at Pardoning of the National Turkey
South Lawn 11:26 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Brookland Middle School! (Applause.) Well, good morning, everyone. I’m sorry, there’s a tradition around where I come from in the state of Delaware. When there’s a governor in the…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Cherry Point, NC
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Cherry Point, North Carolina MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, good afternoon — or good evening, everybody. Welcome to our trip to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, where the President and…
Remarks by President Biden at a Friendsgiving Dinner with Service Members and Military Families | Cherry Point, NC
Marine Corps Air StationCherry Point, North Carolina THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) I imagine this has to be boring, boring, boring for these kids to stand up here. (Laughter.) You’re allowed to do…
Deputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman at a Reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Honor of the World Cup
Wendy R. Sherman, Deputy Secretary of State Washington, DC Benjamin Franklin Room DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Okay, so my eyes are on the clock, so I’m going to talk fast because you’re not here for me or…
Supply Chain Issues Won't Stop US Service Members From Celebrating Thanksgiving
Global supply chain issues failed to prevent U.S. service members stationed around the world from celebrating Thanksgiving. The Department of Defense’s Logistics Agency Troop Support team began…
Lara Trump: Liberals Want to Cancel Traditions Like Thanksgiving
Lara Trump, former President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, says liberals want to destroy America’s traditions and divide the country. “You heard [White House press secretary] Jen Psaki there say, well, it’s the turkey — it’s about…
Biden Tells Thanksgiving Parade TV Audience 'America Is Back'
President Joe Biden called in to NBC’s live TV coverage of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and claimed “America is Back.” Biden’s words seemed to contradict what many Americans have said…
Farm Bureau: Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Up 14 Percent
The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people rose this year compared to 2020, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation released ahead of the holiday Tuesday.
NFL Intensifying COVID Protocols Around Thanksgiving
The NFL will intensify its COVID-19 protocols for players and team staff ahead of its Thanksgiving Day games.