Day: March 6, 2023

Ryan Tract Neighborhood Private ResidenceHillsborough, California THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi, everyone.  Hi, everyone.  Have a seat.  Have a seat.  Happy afternoon, everyone.  Where is Eleni, the lieutenant governor?  And happy birthday.  Happy birthday.  And she is also officially the governor today in the absence of the governor.  So happy birthday, Madam Governor.  (Laughter.)  And it is good...

On March 6-7, 2023, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Houston, Texas for CERAWeek 2023 to engage with government officials and private sector leaders on global energy issues, including supply chains, clean fuels and technologies, energy security, and the critical minerals needed to build the clean...

Hyatt Regency Capitol HillWashington, D.C. 12:17 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello!  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thanks, Mike.  I appreciate it very much.  Please, have a seat if there’s one for you to have.  (Laughter.) I said that early on in my presidency.  I said, “Have a seat.”  And then the press — there were...

Thank you, Lane, for that introduction and for sharing your story with us. Mayor Murphy, Congressman Mrvan, and Jane, your commitment to programs like this one is so important, and we’re grateful for your leadership. Good afternoon, it’s great to be back at Ivy Tech. I know it’s exam week, so I’m grateful that so many of...

Today, we are designating six individuals in connection with the arbitrary detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian pro-democracy activist, human rights defender, and critic of the Kremlin who has been imprisoned in Moscow since April 2022 for speaking out against Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of the Treasury is designating three Russian nationals,...

At the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the U.S. delegation, headed by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, worked with allies and partners to tackle the climate crisis, combat marine pollution, support sustainable fisheries, establish effective marine protected areas, promote a sustainable blue economy, and advance maritime security. Over the course of the...

This week, as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the people of Ukraine as well as the strong support for Ukraine in the international community. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 33rd...

The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan on the occasion of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Begin Text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan and the Secretary of State of the...

QUESTION:  This is an India Today world exclusive.  The most prominent voice from the G20 ministerial is joining us here on India Today today.  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, many thanks for joining us and doing this. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good to be with you.  Thank you. QUESTION:  The G20 presidency has begun at a...