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Hello …
and Bonjour!
Good morning, peeps. I’ll be your captain for these next four days while boss is getting some down time.
Let’s finish up Friday Bits, then we will swing into the weekend and pick up some threads here and there, then wrap up with Biden’s official Monday schedule and Monday’s Bits.
Friday, March 24, 2023 Bits
@POTUS Bits
White House Briefing Bits
A Proclamation on Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2023
MARCH 24, 2023
PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
Memorandum on Conserving the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Pacific Remote Islands
MARCH 24, 2023
PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
Letter to Certain Congressional Committees on Implementing the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
MARCH 24, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
[Huh. Interesting]
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chair:) (Dear Madam Chairwoman:)
In accordance with section 506 of the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (GFA) (Public Law 116-94), I am transmitting the 10-year plans for implementing the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability in the priority partner countries and region selected by my Administration: Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, and Coastal West Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo).
I am enclosing copies of the cover message and the 10-year plans.
Sincerely,
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Remarks by President Biden in Address to the Canadian Parliament
MARCH 24, 2023
SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Saturday, March 25 & Sunday, March 26 Bits
Saturday @POTUS Bits
Saturday White House Briefing Room Bits
Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden and President Alberto Fernández of Argentina
MARCH 25, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148)
MARCH 25, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:)
As I have reported previously, militia groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have perpetrated a series of attacks against United States personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria. On March 23, 2023, a one-way unmanned aerial system attack tragically killed one American contractor supporting the United States military, and wounded six others, including five United States service members. The March 23 attack followed a number of prior attacks against United States forces in Syria. These attacks have placed the lives of United States and Coalition personnel under ongoing threat.
At my direction, on March 23, 2023, United States forces conducted targeted strikes against facilities in eastern Syria in response to this series of attacks and continuing threats of future attacks. The precision strikes were directed at facilities used by groups affiliated with the IRGC for command and control, munitions storage, and other purposes. They were conducted in a manner intended to establish deterrence, limit the risk of escalation, and avoid civilian casualties. I directed the March 23 strikes in order to protect and defend the safety of our personnel, to degrade and disrupt the ongoing series of attacks against the United States and our partners, and to deter the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iran‑backed militia groups from conducting or supporting further attacks on United States personnel and facilities.
I directed this military action consistent with my responsibility to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad and in furtherance of United States national security and foreign policy interests, pursuant to my constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive and to conduct United States foreign relations. The United States took this necessary and proportionate action consistent with international law, and in the exercise of the United States’ inherent right of self‑defense as reflected in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. The United States stands ready to take further action, as necessary and appropriate, to address further threats or attacks.
I am providing this report as part of my efforts to keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148). Additional information is provided in a classified annex. I appreciate the support of the Congress in this action.
Sincerely,
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Calls with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and Members of the Mississippi Congressional Delegation
MARCH 25, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Statement from President Joe Biden on Devastating Tornado Deaths in Mississippi
MARCH 25, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Sunday @POTUS Bits
Sunday White House Briefing Room Bits
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Developments in Israel
MARCH 26, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
What They Are Reading in the States: Biden-Harris Administration is Investing in America; Local Communities Reap Benefits
MARCH 26, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Mississippi Disaster Declaration
MARCH 26, 2023
PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
Monday, March 27, 2023 Bits
[Looks like a super short Monday. Never fear, I am sure we will all pay the price tomorrow. Ha.]
Biden’s Official Presidential Schedule
| 9:30 AMOfficial Schedule | The President receives the President’s Daily Briefing The White HouseClosed Press |
| 10:00 AMPool Call Time | In-Town Pool Call Time The White HouseIn-Town Pool |
| 1:00 PMPress Briefing | Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre James S. Brady Press Briefing Room |
| 2:30 PMOfficial Schedule | The President hosts the SBA Women’s Business Summit East RoomPooled for TV and Pre-Credentialed Media [RSVP here by 7:00 AM] |
@POTUS Bits
White House Briefing Room Bits
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Resources to Support Women Small Businesses Owners, Continued Commitment to Supporting America’s Entrepreneurs
MARCH 27, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
White House Youtube Bits
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Scheduled for 3/27/23, 1:00 PM (EDT)
President Biden Hosts the SBA Women’s Business Summit Scheduled for 3/27/23, 2:30 PM (EDT)
Ta-da! All done!
See you in the comments.
Later, Gators!
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