PM Liz Trusss opening speech on the energy policy debate
Prime Minister Liz Truss's opening speech on the energy policy debate in the House of Commons today.
Prime Minister Liz Truss's opening speech on the energy policy debate in the House of Commons today.
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:55 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Okay. The Queen has been - the - I'm so sorry. Good afternoon, everybody. It's been a long morning. All right, let's do this again. The President has been briefed and will be updated throughout the day on the concerning news out of the... The post Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, September 8, 2022 appeared first on The White House.
Prime Minister Liz Truss's statement on the steps of Downing Street.
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Pyle met with Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa at the White House to discuss the Government of Argentina's engagement with the International Monetary Fund, and to advance bilateral cooperation on a wide-ranging agenda including climate and energy, food security,... The post Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Pyle's Meeting with Economy Minister Sergio Massa of Argentina appeared first on The White House.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke by video conference today with Allies and partners to underscore continued international support for Ukraine, including through the ongoing provision of security and economic assistance and the sustained imposition of costs on Russia to hold the Kremlin accountable for its aggression. The leaders also discussed Russia's weaponization of energy and the need for further coordination... The post Readout of the President's Call with Allies and Partners appeared first on The White House.
Although tech platforms can help keep us connected, create a vibrant marketplace of ideas, and open up new opportunities for bringing products and services to market, they can also divide us and wreak serious real-world harms. The rise of tech platforms has introduced new and difficult challenges, from the tragic acts of violence linked to... The post Readout of White House Listening Session on Tech Platform Accountability appeared first on The White House.
Hilton Americas-HoustonHouston, Texas 12:33 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Oh, it is so good to be here. Good afternoon. Good - please have a seat. (Laughter.) Oh, it is so good to be here. (Applause.) God is good. God is good. So let me start by saying: It's wonderful to be... The post Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Baptist Convention 142nd Annual Session appeared first on The White House.
Q: Hussam Hammoud was refused a humanitarian visa despite his well-known work as a journalist. Can you explain this decision? A: The visa for asylum-seekers is a unique tool in Europe, which France offers on an exceptional basis in response to an especially clear and urgent need for protection. France issued about a thousand of these visas in 2021 and more than 600 in 2022, mostly to Syrians and Afghans. This exception mechanism depends on an objective determination of the current (...)
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people... The post Statement of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II appeared first on The White House.
Q: Yesterday the Turkish president accused the Western countries of "provoking" Russia and criticized the sanctions against that country, once again emphasizing that he clearly differs with Europe's strategy toward Moscow. In light of the above, is France still in favor of inviting Turkey to the first meeting of the European Political Community in October? A: We have seen these remarks, which seem to be reversing the responsibilities. I want to note that Turkey asserts at the same time that (...)
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, attended yesterday's Africa Adaptation Summit in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. As Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna had said at the Ambassadors' Conference on September 2, African nations are among the hardest hit by the effects of climate change. They therefore have specific needs and expectations that we (...)
In the aftermath of the September 5th earthquake in Sichuan, France offers its condolences to the victims' families and expresses its absolute solidarity with all those who are affected by this disaster. We assure the Chinese people of our support at this difficult time.
Dear Madam 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... The post Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference In or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections appeared first on The White House.
The Queen has been pleased to approve the following ministerial appointments.
On September 12, 2018, by Executive Order 13848, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the threat of foreign interference in or undermining... The post Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference In or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections appeared first on The White House.
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Jennifer M. Adams, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cabo Verde Nicole D. Theriot, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana Joel Matthew Szabat,... The post President Biden Announces Key Nominees appeared first on The White House.
Prime Minister Liz Truss's statement on the steps of Downing Street.
Today, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Office of Public Engagement hosted nearly 50 local elected officials and community leaders from across Ohio in a "Communities in Action: Building a Better Ohio" event. During the half-day forum, participants spoke with senior Biden-Harris Administration officials - including Secretary Marcia Fudge, Department of Housing... The post Readout from Communities in Action: Building A Better Ohio appeared first on The White House.
East Room 1:55 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you all very much. Please. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please. Thank you, John Rogers and the White House Historical Society. Barack and Michelle, welcome home. Welcome home. (Applause.) Jill and I and Kamala and Doug are... The post Remarks by President Biden, First Lady Biden, Former President Obama, and Former First Lady Obama at the Unveiling of Official Obama White House Portraits appeared first on The White House.
France is deeply concerned by the Russian authorities' crackdown on opinions critical of the government and its war of aggression against Ukraine. We condemn the many barriers to the freedom of speech and freedom of the press that have risen up in recent months. France also deplores yesterday's revocation of the distribution license of the paper edition of the Novaya Gazeta newspaper by a Moscow court a few days after the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, who had helped establish it, as well as (...)
SPEECH BY MS CATHERINE COLONNA, MINISTER FOR EUROPE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS, AT THE CONFERENCE OF AMBASSADORS Paris, 2 September 2022 Ministers, Committee Chairs, Members of Parliament, Secretary-General, Ambassadors, Directors, dear friends, ladies and gentlemen, Here we are for a plenary Conference of Ambassadors for the first time since 2019. It is of course an immense honour to return to this setting as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, but it is also a pleasure to return to (...)
The United States strongly condemns Iran's cyberattack against our NATO Ally, Albania. We join in Prime Minister Rama's call for Iran to be held accountable for this unprecedented cyber incident. The United States will take further action to hold Iran accountable for actions that threaten the security of a U.S. ally and set a troubling precedent for cyberspace. For weeks, the U.S. government... The post Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Iran's Cyberattack against Albania appeared first on The White House.
From September 25 to September 29, Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Vice President is traveling to Tokyo on behalf of President Biden to lead the Presidential Delegation to the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo of Japan. Her visit will honor the legacy of... The post Statement from Press Secretary Kirsten Allen on Vice President Harris's Travel to Japan and Republic of Korea appeared first on The White House.
France congratulates Abdoulaye Bathily on his appointment as the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya. We assure him of our full support for his new position as the Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). We urge all Libyan political and institutional stakeholders to cooperate fully with the Special Representative. In the wake of the troubling violence in Tripoli, France expresses its full support for UNSMIL as it carries out its mandate, (...)
The Queen has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Dr Andrew Jonathan Braddock, Interim Dean of Gloucester, to be appointed Dean of Norwich.