Remarks by President Biden and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan After a Meeting

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Cross Hall 4:22 P.M. ESTPRESIDENT BIDEN:  Good afternoon.  Let me start by welcoming His Majesty, the King of Jordan.  He’s been a good friend.  Abdullah, welcome back to the White House, man.  Welcome back.  And, by the way, Barack is looking at you in the corner over there.And along with Qree- — Queen Riana [Rania], who is meeting with Jill now, and the Queen — and the Crown Prince Hussein.  Where — is the Prince out here?  I thought he was coming out.  Any rate. We’ve known each other for many years.  And His Majesty has been a good friend all those years, a steadfast partner alongside the Queen, and a beloved leader to their people.  The partnership between the United States and our ally Jordan is strong and it is…
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Remarks by President Biden at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference

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Washington Hilton HotelWashington, D.C. 11:41 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello. AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  If you have a seat, take one.  (Laughter.) Thank you so very, very much.  You know, I want to thank Commissioner McGuire from Ramsey County, Minnesota.  You know, the fact is that it’s an honor to join all of you.  And I want to thank you for how far we’ve come these last three years.  And I want to thank you. We have more to do, but with your help, we’re making real progress in red counties and blue counties.  I promised to be a president for all Americans — (applause) — whether you voted for me or not.  Well, together — (applause) — no, it’s okay.  Together, we’re making a big difference bringing this…
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Remarks by President Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany Before Bilateral Meeting

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Oval Office 3:12 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, welcome back, Olaf. Thank you very much for making the effort to be here. And, you know, it was about two years ago you and I met here, and you said the United States and Germany have to act together and — and do what’s necessary together. And we’ve been doing that. We got to continue to do it. And, you know, Congress — we have to pass a national security spending package now. Our House members are being somewhat reluctant — and hopefully, it’s more politics than real, but — including funding for Ukraine and to help them continue to be able to defend themselves against the brutal aggression of Russia. But I want to thank you, Olaf, for your leadership…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Gathering of Community Violence Intervention Leaders

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Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 12:41 P.M. ESTTHE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Good afternoon.  (Applause.)Dr. Chico!  (Applause.)  Really.  Really.Please have a seat.  Please have a seat. Good afternoon, everyone.AUDIENCE MEMBERS:  Good afternoon.THE VICE PRESIDENT:  So, Dr. Chico and I were talking in the back about — last time I saw you was during the holidays.  You came to my house —MR. TILLMON:  Yes.  (Laughter.)THE VICE PRESIDENT:  — talking about this and about what we’re going to do to follow through on our commitments to the community —MR. TILLMON:  Yes, ma’am.THE VICE PRESIDENT:  — to each other, and to our country, right? Because the work of community work and, in particular, violence intervention, is about investing in the community, understanding our capacity, understanding the greatness, and then being motivated with that…
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Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | New York, NY

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Private ResidenceNew York, New York (February 7, 2024) 5:51 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, thank you, thank you. Your son may not remember this, but one of the greatest honors I’ve had in my life — for real — is that every year at the end of the season of the — of the interns — excuse me, the pages coming in, they vote who their favorite senator was. I got voted five years in a row. (Laughter and applause.) So, I was campaigning. I got to the Senate floor not much older than — than my Senate page. The fact of the matter is that some of — (The President addresses an audience member.) Uh oh, I’m in trouble. You’re really here. I’m teasing. (Laughter.) But any…
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Remarks by President Biden at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference | Leesburg, VA

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Lansdowne ResortLeesburg, Virginia (February 8, 2024) 4:13 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) It’s good to be with you all. Steny. Please, thank you. If I were smart, I should leave now. (Applause.) Thank you all so very, very much. I don’t see her, but I see — I hear my buddy Nancy Pelosi is here. Are you here, Nance? Nancy, thank you. I love you. I love you, really, truly. (Applause.) And I see Steny Hoyer is here. Steny has been living in the western shore of Delaware for a long time. (Laughter.) Good to see you, Steny. And is Jim Clyburn here? Well, if Jim is here, he’s one of the reasons why I’m standing here. I want to thank him. (Applause.) Hakeem and Katherine and…
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Remarks by President Biden

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Diplomatic Reception Room 7:59 P.M. ESTTHE PRESIDENT:  Hey, everybody.Q    Good evening.Q    Good evening, Mr. President.THE PRESIDENT:  Let me say a few things before I take your questions.As you know, the special counsel released its findings today about their look into my handling of classified documents.  I was pleased to see he reached a firm conclusion that no charges should be brought against me in this case.This was an exhaustive investigation going back more than 40 years — even into the 1970s, when I was still a new United States senator.The special counsel that acknowledged I cooperated completely, I did not throw up any roadblocks, I sought no delays.  In fact, I was so determined to give the special counsel what he needed, I went forward with a five-hour in-person —…
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Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | New York, NY

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Private ResidenceNew York, New York(February 7, 2024) 2:38 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  He doesn’t want to admit it, but we go back a long way.  MR. LINDEN:  It’s true.  THE PRESIDENT:  And I — it’s means a lot to me. MR. LINDEN:  It means a lot to me, sir.  THE PRESIDENT:  Folks, look, this is pretty informal, but the fact of the matter is — I — I think the key word — and I want to thank Kathleen and Dana for all you guys are — all three of you are doing. Look, I look around the room — and some of you have been with me and I’ve been with you for a long time.  And you’ve educated me.  You know, I started off back in 1972 as a 29-year-old kid.  I know I…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Listening Session on Women’s Health Research

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Atlanta, GA Thank you, Maria, for helping bring us together – and for showing the world what’s possible when we invest in women. I’m here today because I heard about the amazing work that’s happening in Atlanta, where universities, entrepreneurs, investors, companies, and city leaders are coming together to drive innovation in women’s health. Even though women are half the population, research on women’s health has always been underfunded. Too many studies have left women out. Too many of the medicine dosages, treatments, medical school textbooks, are based on men and their bodies – and that information doesn’t always apply to women. My husband, President Biden, understands that. That’s why, in late November, we launched the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. We have a clear goal: to fundamentally change how we approach and fund…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Morehouse School of Medicine’s 2024 Women’s Heart Healthy Luncheon

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Atlanta, GA Thank you, Valerie. Morehouse School of Medicine is setting an inspiring example of cutting-edge research, patient-centered care, and an education that’s training the next generation of health care providers – and making sure they are representative of the communities they serve. I’m grateful for your work and your leadership. And, your friendship.  Good afternoon. It’s great to be back in Atlanta and an honor to be here with you today. For 15 years, the women in this room have been committed to raising awareness about heart disease – and learning from each other, about one another. If you ask any woman in America about her health care, she probably has a story to tell. You know her. She’s the woman who gets debilitating migraines, but doesn’t know why, and can’t find treatment…
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