During Captive Nations Week, we reaffirm our support for brave people around the world who are standing up to oppressive rule and striving for greater freedom, greater dignity, and greater democracy. When President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed the first Captive Nations Week in 1959, he appealed directly to the hundreds of […]
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The dawn of the nuclear age is familiar to many — the development of new science, but also new risks and destruction, as witnessed by the devastation at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But the lesser-known story is that of the members of our Armed Forces who participated in nuclear tests from 1945 to 1962 or […]
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As a U.S. Senator for 36 years, I developed a deep respect and reverence for the United States Congress and its vital institutional role in our democracy. When I was elected President, I knew that no one understood that better – or would be a better partner to my decades-long friends and former colleagues – […]
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Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law an extreme abortion ban that will take away a woman’s right to choose and is just the latest state ban enacted by Republican elected officials following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade one year ago. Iowa’s new law will penalize health care providers and cause delays and denials of health […]
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President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to the White House on July 27 to reaffirm the strong relationship between the United States and Italy. They will discuss our common strategic interests, including our shared commitment to continue supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression, developments in North Africa, and closer transatlantic coordination regarding the People’s Republic […]
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President Joe Biden met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Vilnius on July 12, 2023. President Biden emphasized the enduring U.S. commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s war of aggression and U.S. support for Ukraine as it pursues integration into the Euro-Atlantic community. The leaders welcomed the launch of the Declaration of Support […]
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Columbus, Ohio Thank you, Mayor Ginther. Columbus is stronger with your leadership. Congresswoman Beatty, Joe is lucky to have a partner like you in Congress—and we’re grateful for all you do. And Council President Hardin, thank you for hosting us in this beautiful space. The entire city council, along with the Columbus Workforce Hub partners and other […]
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Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress CentreVilnius, Lithuania 5:01 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome. And I hope you all got a sense today from all my colleagues that — how — how much that you have — how much support you have. It’s real. And I hope we finally have put to bed the notion […]
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Vilnius UniversityVilnius, Lithuania 7:51 P.M. EEST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Lithuania! (Applause.) As my mother would say, “God love ya.” No seats. Holy mackerel. (Laughter.) It’s good to be back in Vilnius, a nation and a region that knows better than anyone the transformational power of freedom. (Applause.) You know, you showed the world that the […]
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Vilnius International AirportVilnius, Lithuania 8:50 P.M. EEST THE PRESIDENT: You all ready to go to Finland? Q Are you ready? Q How’d it go? THE PRESIDENT: I’m ready. Have you ever seen me not ready? Anyway. Q How did your meeting with Zelenskyy go? Did you talk about long-range missiles? THE PRESIDENT: It went very well, and I think he’d tell […]
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