Day: February 28, 2023

Kempsville Recreation CenterVirginia Beach, Virginia 3:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello!  (Applause.)  I — AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you, Joe!  (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT:  (Laughs.) Robin, you know, my dad — (applause) — And, by the way, you docs are good, but if there’s any angels in Heaven, they’re all nurses — male and...

From February 28 to March 1, Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Barcelona, Spain for consultations with government and industry leaders at GSMA’s Mobile World Congress 2023. Ambassador Fick and a delegation from various U.S. government agencies will meet with global counterparts to discuss cooperation on...

Eight years have passed since Boris Nemtsov’s assassination in downtown Moscow.  Nemtsov was a former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, a political activist, and a reformer; someone who devoted his life to improving the lives of his fellow citizens.  He was fearless and outspoken, andhis civic commitment has continued to be an inspiration for other...

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Amman, Jordan and Muscat, Oman February 25-March 2, 2023. Under Secretary Zeya will travel to Amman, Jordan from February 25-28, where she will meet with a range of government, civil society, and humanitarian leaders to reinforce the strategic U.S.-Jordan...

Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Julie is a tested and experienced leader, who will continue to build a stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive economy that provides Americans a fair return for their work and an equal chance to get ahead. “It...

Today, I am announcing our contribution of more than $444 million, exemplifying the continued generosity of the people of the United States for the people of Yemen.  As one of the largest donors, this brings our total to the humanitarian response in Yemen to over $5.4 billion since the conflict began.  The United States’ commitment...

     During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the countless women who have fought tirelessly and courageously for equality, justice, and opportunity in our Nation.  We also reaffirm our commitment to advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls in the United States and around the world.  We are mindful that we are building on the legacy...

On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Dominican Republic on the occasion of your Independence Day.  Our countries are deeply connected with one another, as more than two million people of Dominican descent call the United States their home, and more than three million Americans visit the Dominican Republic every...

   In the aftermath of the Civil War, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.  Its national headquarters, just a few blocks from the White House, was built as a memorial to the women of the Civil War.  For nearly 142 years, the employees, volunteers, and supporters of the American Red Cross have met loss and...

     During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we call attention to the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America — by sharing information about risk factors, promoting life-saving early screenings, and improving access to affordable treatment.  In remembrance of every life cut short by this devastating disease, my Administration is determined to end...