It’s Thursday…
President’s Biden public schedule for 09/28/2023:
| 11:00 AM Presidential Daily Brief | The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing (8:00 AM Local) Phoenix Closed Press |
| 12:45 PM | Out-of-Town Pool Call Time (9:45 AM Local) Phoenix Out-of-Town Pool |
| 1:45 PM Remarks | The President delivers remarks honoring the legacy of Senator John McCain, and the work we must do together to strengthen our democracy (10:45 AM Local) Tempe Center For The Arts, Tempe, AZOpen Press |
| 3:45 PMOfficial Schedule | The President participates in a campaign reception (12:45 PM Local) PhoenixRestricted Out-of-Town Pool |
| 5:00 PM Leaves Phoenix, AZ | The President departs Phoenix, Arizona en route to Joint Base Andrews (2:00 PM Local) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Out-of-Town Pool |
| 8:35 PM | In-Town Pool Call Time The White House |
| 10:05 PM Leaves Joint Base Andrews | The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route the White House Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool |
| 10:15 PM Arrives at the White House | The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press |
From the White House…
Excerpts of Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President Joe Biden on Democracy in Tempe, AZ:
“I have made the defense, the protection, and the preservation of American Democracy the central cause of my presidency.
White House.gov. 09/28/2023.
“From Gettysburg to my Inaugural Address, to the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and Union Station in Washington, I’ve spoken about the danger of election denialism and political violence and the battle for the soul of America.
“Now today in Phoenix, Arizona, at an institute devoted to the defense of democracy named in honor of a true patriot, I’m here to speak about another threat to our democracy that we too often ignore: the threat to our institutions, to our Constitution itself, and the very character of our nation.”
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“As I’ve always been clear, democracy is not a partisan issue. It’s an American issue.
“I have come to honor the McCain Institute and Library because they are home to a proud Republican who put country first. Our commitment should be no less because democracy should unite all Americans – regardless of political affiliation.
“But there is something dangerous happening in America. There is an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs of our democracy. The MAGA Movement.
“Not every Republican – not even the majority of Republicans – adhere to the extremist MAGA ideology. I know because I’ve been able to work with Republicans my whole career. But there is no question that today’s Republican Party is driven and intimidated by MAGA extremists. Their extreme agenda, if carried out, would fundamentally alter the institutions of American Democracy as we know it.”
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“As I’ve said before, we’re at an inflection point in our history – one of those moments that only happens once every few generations. Where the decisions we make today will determine the course of this country – and the world – for decades to come.
“So, you, me, and every American who is committed to preserving our democracy carry a special responsibility. We have to stand up for America’s values embodied in our Declaration of Independence because we know MAGA extremists have already proven they won’t. We have to stand up for our Constitution and the institutions of democracy because MAGA extremists have made clear they won’t. History is watching. The world is watching. Most important, our children and grandchildren are watching.
His remarks @2:45 p.m. D.C., time:
Inflation Reduction Act Tweet
From Wednesday…
Up until now, seniors have been paying up to 400 bucks a month for their insulin.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 27, 2023
My Administration reduced that to $35.
I won’t stop until that applies to every American.
Inflation Reduction Act (08/16/2022).
President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) Tweets
From Wednesday…
Tune in as I hold a meeting with my Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), which develops recommendations on science, technology, and innovation policy. https://t.co/1WaIRua7F3
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 27, 2023
The YouTube is 15 minutes and 38 seconds long. His full remarks can be found here.
We have an obligation to harness the power of artificial intelligence for good while protecting people from its profound risks.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 27, 2023
I’ll continue to take executive action and work with my Administration to ensure America leads the way towards responsible AI innovation.
And so, you know, I’ve been keen — I have a keen interest in AI and convened key experts on how to harness the power of artificial intelligence for good while protecting people from the profound risk it also presents — we can’t kid ourselves — the profound risk if we don’t do it well.
[snip]
This fall, I’m going to take executive action, and my administration is going to continue to work with bipartisan legislation so America leads the way toward responsible AI innovation.
White House.gov. 09/27/2023.
America is the only nation in the world that can be defined by one word:
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 27, 2023
Possibilities.
Science and technology allow us to unlock our potential as a nation and meet the challenges of our time with urgency and purpose. pic.twitter.com/BpQvDytgxe
I’ve often said, America is the only nation in the world that can be defined by one word. I spent a lot of time with Xi Jinping when I was vice president and subsequent to that. And he once asked me, on the Tibetan Plateau, could I define America for him? And I mean this sincerely — not a joke. I said, “Yes. One word: possibilities.”
[snip]
And science and technology is allowing us to unlock the potential as a nation and meet the challenges of our time with some sense of urgency and purpose. I can’t emphasize the word “urgency” too much.
White House.gov. 09/27/2023.
White House Office of Gun Violence Tweet
From Wednesday…
Last time we banned assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, it worked.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 27, 2023
I know progress is hard. But we’ve done it before, and we can do it again.
It’s time. pic.twitter.com/9YAi8nQxyl
Remarks by President Biden on Gun Safety (09/22/2023)
We’re not stopping here. Again, it’s — I’ll say it again. I’m not going to be quiet until we get it done: It’s time again to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. (Applause.)
If you need 80 shots in a magazine, you shouldn’t own a gun.
Because, look, last time we did it, it worked.
[snip]
And I know — I know progress is hard. I’ve been at this a long time. But we’ve done it before, and we can do it again. If we’re here, I’m here to tell you that you — and Vice President Harris hears you as well.
White House.gov. 09/22/2023.
Government Shutdown Tweets
From Wednesday…
Its simple.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 28, 2023
Extreme House Republicans need to do their job:
Fund the government. pic.twitter.com/MjlCw69ymM
The video is 8 seconds long.
Remarks by President Biden Before Meeting with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology | San Francisco, CA
And I’ll just say: If we have a government shutdown, a lot of vital work in science and health could be impacted, from cancer research to food safety. So, the American people need our Republican friends in the House of Representatives to do their job: fund the government.
White House.gov. 09/27/2023.
This May, Speaker McCarthy and I reached a deal that would fund essential priorities and cut the deficit over $1 trillion.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 28, 2023
Now, there's a group of extreme House Republicans who would rather shut down the government than live up to that deal.
This is an Open Thread.
