Biden Bits: “Delight”…

President Biden’s public schedule for 07/14/2023:

10:00 AM Presidential Daily Briefing	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing The White House Closed Press
1:30 PM Leaves White House for Camp David	The President and The First Lady depart the White House en route to Camp David South Lawn Open Press

NATO/G7 Tweets

From Thursday…

When Russian bombs began to fall, the United States did not hesitate to act.

We rallied the world to support the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their liberty and their very sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/D2462qc7oX

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2023

Remarks by President Biden on Supporting Ukraine, Defending Democratic Values, and Taking Action to Address Global Challenges | Vilnius, Lithuania (07/12/2023).

President Biden:

We warned the world what Putin was planning.  Even some in Ukraine didn’t believe we were — what we had — our intelligence community found.  We made sure NATO was prepared to deter any aggression against any member state.  We pursued intense diplomacy with Russia, seeking to avert this terrible war.  And when Russian bombs began to fall, we did not hesitate to act.

We rallied the world to support the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their liberty and their sovereignty with incredible dignity.  (Applause.)  I mean that from the bottom of my heart.  Think about it.  Think about what they’re doing.   

[snip]

Faced with a threat — (applause) — faced with a threat to the peace and stability of the world, to democratic values we hold dear, to freedom itself, we did what we always do: The United States stepped up.  NATO stepped up.  Our partners in Europe, in the In- — and then the Indo-Pacific stepped up.  All across the world they stepped up.

White House.gov. 07/12/2023.

The G7's support for Ukraine will last long into the future – as long as it takes. pic.twitter.com/rPLF3qi3ss

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2023

Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in a G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine | Vilnius, Lithuania (07/12/2023).

The video clip is 23 seconds long.

President Biden:

I want to thank my fellow G7 leaders and President Zelenskyy for their work to make this happen.  I think it’s a powerful statement — a powerful statement of our commitment to Ukraine as it defends its freedom today and as it rebuilds the future for — and we’re going to be there as long as that takes. 

Today, the members of the G7 are launching a Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine to make it clear that our support will last long into the future. 

[snip]

And we’re going to be there as long as that takes. 

White House.gov. 07/12/2023.

It was a delight to be back in Finland – an incredible Ally to the United States, and an asset to NATO and the world. pic.twitter.com/UUXcjqRYhE

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2023

President Niinistö, I remember a phone call you and I had ahead of your visit regarding your joining NATO.

It took me three seconds to offer my strong support.

Today, following the fastest ratification period in modern history, I'm proud to say Finland will make NATO stronger. pic.twitter.com/zalHVAz4r7

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2023

As we conclude a historic NATO Summit – welcoming Finland's accession to NATO and reaching an agreement to move forward on Sweden's membership – we're reminded of the shared history, challenges, and values between the United States and Nordic countries. pic.twitter.com/PlD7Q6Le6b

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2023

From Friday…

As capable partners and committed democracies, both Finland and Sweden are going to boost the strength, security, and unanimity of NATO.

And a stronger NATO makes the entire world stronger.

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 14, 2023

At this critical moment in history, the world is watching to see:

Will we do the hard work that matters to forge a better future?
Will we stand together?

This week, Finland and the United States – along with our Allies and partners – said a resounding, loud “yes.” pic.twitter.com/jpEp8jTDMZ

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 14, 2023

It was my honor to join President Niinistö and our Nordic friends in Helsinki on the heels of a productive U.S.-Nordic Leaders' Summit and a historic NATO Summit in Vilnius where Finland took its rightful place at the table as our newest Ally. pic.twitter.com/PNhFZrC2dg

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 14, 2023

From the White House…

The below links are mostly everything that happened while the President was overseas…

Updated to correct the dates…

07/09/2023:

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route London, United Kingdom–White House YouTube is 31 minutes and 53 seconds long.

07/10/2023:

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom

Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom Before Bilateral Meeting

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with King Charles III

Statement from President Biden on President Erdoğan’s Commitment to Advance Sweden’s NATO Accession Process

JOINT FACT SHEET: President Biden and His Majesty King Charles III Meet with Leading Philanthropists and Financiers to Catalyze Climate Finance

07/11/2023:

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania

Remarks by President Biden and President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania Before Bilateral Meeting | Vilnius, Lithuania

Remarks by President Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Official Greeting | Vilnius, Lithuania

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan | Vilnius, Lithuania–White House YouTube is 33 minutes and 24 seconds long.

Remarks by President Biden and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Turkey Before Bilateral Meeting | Vilnius, Lithuania

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye

07/12/2023:

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by NSC Senior Director for Europe Amanda Sloat on the President’s Trip to Europe

Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in a G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine | Vilnius, Lithuania–White House YouTube is 7 minutes and 38 seconds long.

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine

Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting | Vilnius, Lithuania–White House YouTube is 8 minutes and 55 seconds long.

Remarks by President Biden on Supporting Ukraine, Defending Democratic Values, and Taking Action to Address Global Challenges | Vilnius, Lithuania–White House YouTube is 23 minutes and 23 seconds long.

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Vilnius, Lithuania

07/13/2023:

Remarks by President Biden and President Sauli Niinistö of the Republic of Finland Before Bilateral Meeting | Helsinki, Finland

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland

Readout of the Third United States – Nordic Leaders’ Summit

Remarks by President Biden and President Sauli Niinistö of the Republic of Finland in Joint Press Conference | Helsinki, Finland–White House YouTube is 24 minutes and 32 seconds long.

White House YouTube without a transcript (yet): President Biden Participates in the U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit (9:16).

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