December 11, 2023

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Letters to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to IranDear Mr. Speaker:   (Dear Madam President:) 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 that the emergency...
Sanctioning Those Connected to Human Rights Abuses in Iran
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Sanctioning Those Connected to Human Rights Abuses in IranToday – on International Women’s Day – the United States is taking action in coordination with the European Union, United Kingdom, and Australia to promote accountability for the Iranian regime’s continued human rights abuses, particularly those against women and girls, including those conducted in the course of the brutal crackdown on protests that erupted after...
Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on MAGA House Republican Attack on Medicare, Law Enforcement and Manufacturing
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Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on MAGA House Republican Attack on Medicare, Law Enforcement and ManufacturingToday, extreme MAGA House Republicans showed us what they value: tax breaks for the super wealthy and wasteful spending for special interests. The House Freedom caucus’ proposal would be a gut-punch to the American middle class and wouldn’t cut the deficit. Let me repeat that: this proposal would bring devastating consequences to our national security, working families, and...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves California Emergency Declaration
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves California Emergency DeclarationToday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on March 9, 2023, and continuing.  The President’s action authorizes the Department...
Celebrating International Women’s Day – United States Department of State
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Celebrating International Women’s Day – United States Department of StateOn International Women’s Day, the United States stands with the international community in celebrating the tenacity, determination, and leadership of women and girls around the world and the immense contributions and accomplishments they achieve toward more peaceful and democratic societies.  The Department of State is committed to empowering and amplifying the voices of women and...
Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day
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Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s DayThe following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and...
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with President Sauli Niinistö of FinlandNational Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland. Mr. Sullivan reiterated the United States’ strong support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO as soon as possible, which will further strengthen the Alliance.  Mr. Sullivan and President Niinistö discussed the security situation in Europe, including their commitment to continue supporting Ukraine...
Remarks by President Biden on his Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
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Remarks by President Biden on his Budget for Fiscal Year 2024Finishing Trades InstitutePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 2:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Philadelphia!  Now, before I get going — hey, everybody.  How are you?  (Applause.) “Moms Demand Action.”  We’re going to get action.  Hey, you know, what?  His mom is watching — Tina.  Tina, I don’t know — I wish you were here.  I could meet you. ...
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at a DNC Finance EventMiami Beach, Florida   Private Residence THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello.  Please have a seat.  Please have a seat.  Well done.  You finally got to every woman in your life.  (Laughter.)  But I want to thank Alex and Tiffany yet again for hosting me and all of us.  You two are really quite selfless in terms of...