Category: Speeches and Remarks

Vice President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today to reaffirm U.S. support for the Iraqi government’s fight against ISIL. The Vice President recognized the enormous sacrifice and bravery…

We congratulate President-elect Andrzej Duda on his election in Poland’s May 24 presidential election, and we applaud the people of Poland for remaining a model of freedom and democracy in…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to…

On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 2496, the “Construction Authorization and Choice Improvements Act,” which extends authorization of a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility…

I join people in El Salvador and around the world today in welcoming the beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero. I was deeply moved when I had a chance to pay…

Adas Israel Congregation Washington, D.C. 10:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, good morning, everybody! AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT:…

United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland 10:20 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: I don’t want to give the wrong speech here. (Laughter.) You already heard one, you don’t need two.…

Today’s bipartisan Senate vote is an important step toward ensuring the United States can negotiate and enforce strong, high-standards trade agreements. If done right, these agreements are vital to expanding…

On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 606, the “Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act,”which excludes from gross income for Federal income tax purposes…

My friend and mentor, Congressman Tom Lantos, often said that “the veneer of civilization is paper-thin. We are its guardians, and we can never rest.” Recent attacks targeting Jews in…