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Good morning, peeps. Boss is off this week doing her thing so, sUrPrIse! you are stuck with me. 😁
We will start off as usual finishing up where Friday Bits left off, breeze through the weekend, then bring it home to lay out what Bits are happening for today.
Friday, April 21, 2023 Bits
@POTUS Bits
There were another 11 tweets Friday:
White House Briefing Room Bits:
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA
APRIL 21, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Remarks by President Biden on Building Healthy Communities and Advancing Environmental Justice
APRIL 21, 2023
SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Chair’s Summary of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Held by President Joe Biden
APRIL 21, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Readout of White House Meeting with the African American Mayors Association
APRIL 21, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
April 22 & 23 Weekend Update Bits:
Saturday the administration extracted U.S. government personnel from Khartoum, Sudan.
From White House Briefing Room:
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Situation in Sudan
APRIL 22, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Today, on my orders, the United States military conducted an operation to extract U.S. Government personnel from Khartoum. I am proud of the extraordinary commitment of our Embassy staff, who performed their duties with courage and professionalism and embodied America’s friendship and connection with the people of Sudan. I am grateful for the unmatched skill of our service members who successfully brought them to safety. And I thank Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia, which were critical to the success of our operation.
I am receiving regular reports from my team on their ongoing work to assist Americans in Sudan, to the extent possible. We are also working closely with our allies and partners in this effort.
This tragic violence in Sudan has already cost the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians. It’s unconscionable and it must stop. The belligerent parties must implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, allow unhindered humanitarian access, and respect the will of the people of Sudan. We are temporarily suspending operations at the U.S. Embassy in Sudan, but our commitment to the Sudanese people and the future they want for themselves is unending.
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148)
APRIL 23, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:)
At my direction, United States Armed Forces personnel have conducted an operation to evacuate United States personnel and others from Khartoum, Sudan, in response to the deteriorating security situation in Sudan. To conduct and support this operation, United States Armed Forces personnel with appropriate combat equipment deployed to Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Sudan. United States Armed Forces personnel will remain deployed in Djibouti to protect United States personnel and others until the security situation no longer requires their presence, and additional forces are prepared to deploy to the region if required.I directed this 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.
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). I appreciate the support of the Congress in these actions.
@POTUS Bits
White House Briefing Room Bits:
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Texas Disaster Declaration
APRIL 22, 2023
PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Senior Administration Official Travel to Colombia
APRIL 22, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Monday, April 24, 2023 Bits
Joe Biden – President’s Official Public Schedule
| 9:30 AMOfficial Schedule | The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing The White HouseClosed Press |
| 10:00 AMPool Call Time | In-Town Pool Call Time The White HouseIn-Town Pool |
| 12:00 PMOfficial Schedule | The President and The Vice President have lunch Private Dining RoomClosed Press |
| 1:15 PMPress Briefing | Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan James S. Brady Press Briefing Room |
| 2:00 PMOfficial Schedule | The President, The First Lady, and the Secretary of Education honor the Council of Chief State School Officers’ 2023 Teachers of the Year Rose GardenOpen Press |
| 3:15 PMOfficial Schedule | The President meets with Tennessee State Representatives Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson Oval OfficeIn-House Pool Spray |
@POTUS Bits
[There are no tweets from @POTUS yet. More than likely, 5 seconds after this posts they will begin to roll out. Ha.]
White House Briefing Bits:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Armenian Remembrance Day
APRIL 24, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Today, we pause to remember the lives lost during the Meds Yeghern—the Armenian genocide— and renew our pledge to never forget.
On April 24, 1915, Ottoman authorities arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople—the start of a systematic campaign of violence against the Armenian community. In the years that followed, one and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths—a tragedy that forever affected generations of Armenian families.
As we join nations around the world in remembering this painful history, we also reflect on the resilience and resolve of the Armenian people. So many of those who survived were forced to begin new lives in new lands—including the United States. Here and around the world, the Armenian people have met the evil of hate with hope. They rebuilt their communities. They nurtured their families and preserved their culture. They strengthened our nation. They also told their stories—and those of their ancestors—to remember and to ensure that genocide like the one that happened 108 years ago is never again repeated.
Today, let us renew this pledge. Let us recommit to speaking out against hate, standing up for human rights, and preventing atrocities. And together, let us redouble our efforts to forge a better future—one where all people can live with dignity, security, and respect.
[Spoiler alert 👇 Susan Rice is out as Domestic Policy Advisor]
Statement from President Joe Biden
APRIL 24, 2023
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
APRIL 24, 2023
PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
White House Youtube bits:
2023 National and State Teachers of the Year Celebration – Scheduled for 4/24/23, 2:00 PM (EDT)
President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will honor the Council of Chief State School Officers’ 2023 Teachers of the Year at the White House.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Jake Sullivan – Scheduled for 4/24/23, 1:15 PM (EDT)
First Lady Jill Biden Hosts a Press Preview of the State Dinner with the Republic of Korea – Scheduled for 4/24/23, 4:00 PM
That is all for today. See you tomorrow!
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