On Read Across America Day, our Nation recognizes the value of literacy to our democracy. We celebrate the books that inspire our children to dream big, expand the limits of their understanding, and explore diverse perspectives and cultures through the eyes of others. We also honor educators, parents, librarians, authors, mentors, and everyone who fosters... Day: March 1, 2023
On Read Across America Day, our Nation recognizes the value of literacy to our democracy. We celebrate the books that inspire our children to dream big, expand the limits of their understanding, and explore diverse perspectives and cultures through the eyes of others. We also honor educators, parents, librarians, authors, mentors, and everyone who fosters... 
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here with Foreign Minister Meredov, to see him again after, I think, our last meeting in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. We are proud of the now more than 30-years partnership that we’ve built with Turkmenistan. We’re committed to its... Today, Eli Lilly, the largest manufacturer of insulin in the United States, announced that they are lowering their prices, capping what patients pay out of pocket for the drug maker’s insulin products at $35. For far too long, American families have been crushed by drug costs many times higher than what people in other countries... 
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Kyrgyz Republic Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev today in Astana, Kazakhstan on the margins of the C5+1 Ministerial, to underscore the importance of the United States-Kyrgyz Republic bilateral relationship. The Secretary commended the Kyrgyz Republic’s efforts to strengthen regional connectivity,... Presidential DeterminationNo. 2023-05 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, on Airbreathing Engines, Advanced Avionics Position Navigation and ... 
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev today in Astana, Kazakhstan to discuss a range of shared bilateral interests. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ unwavering commitment to Kazakhstan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Secretary Blinken expressed the United States’ full support... East Room 9:42 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Whoa! (Applause.) I think they like you. Good morning. (Applause.) I’m going to — I’m going to close my eyes and pretend you were clapping for me. (Laughter.) Please have a seat if you have one. I think they like you. That’s what I think. (Applause.) You... On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a national emergency and blocked the property of certain persons, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and... TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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... On March 6, 2014, by Executive Order 13660, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of persons that... 
