Biden Bits: “The United States Stands With The People of Israel”…

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It’s Monday…

President Biden’s public schedule for 10/09/2023:

10:00 AM
Presidential Daily Brief		The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
The White HouseClosed Press
12:00 PMIn-Town Pool Call Time
The White House In-Town Pool

September Jobs Report/Manufacturing Day Tweets

From Friday…

The YouTube is 13 minutes and 13 seconds long. His full remarks can be found here.

You’ve heard me say it before; I’m going to keep saying it: My dad had an expression.  He’d say, “Joey, a job is about lot more than a paycheck.  It’s about your dignity.  It’s about respect.  It’s about being able to look your kid in the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay,’ and mean it.”

Well, 336,000 more Americans — if they have children — can say that to their children and mean it.

White House.gov. 10/06/2023.

And today, I want to highlight that of those 13 million manufacturing jobs, 815,000 of those jobs were created since I took office — twice as many as the previous administration — and report what we learned earlier this week: that spending on construction for new factories being built to generate more economic growth and jobs hit an all-time high last month.

Folks, Bidenomics is about investing in America and investing in American workers. 

White House.gov. 10/06/2023.

I can think of no better way to mark the occasion than to thank the 13 million Americans who are manufa- — in manufacturing jobs as we speak.  They’re restoring our pride, making things in America. 

White House.gov. 10/06/2023.

From Sunday…

From Monday…

September’s Jobs Report can be found here.


Israel Tweets

From Saturday…

The YouTube is 3 minutes and 12 seconds long.

From Sunday…

The video clip tweet is 17 seconds long.

His full remarks:

Good afternoon. Today, the people of Israel are under attack, orchestrated by a terrorist organization, Hamas.

In this moment of tragedy, I want to say to them and to the world and to terrorists everywhere that the United States stands with Israel. We will not ever fail to have their back.

We’ll make sure they have the help their citizens need and they can continue to defend themselves.

You know, the world has seen appalling images: thousands of rockets in the space of hours raining down on Israeli cities. When I got up this morning and started this at 7:30, 8 o’clock — my calls.

Hamas terrorists crossing into Israel killing not only Israeli soldiers, but Israeli civilians in the street, in their homes. Innocent people murdered, wounded, entire families taken hostage by Hamas just days after Israel marked the holiest of days on the Jewish calendar. It’s unconscionable.

You know, when I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu this morning, I told him the United States stands with the people of Israel in the face of this terrorist assaults. Israel has the right to defend itself and its people. Full stop.

There is never justification for terrorist acts.

And my administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering.

Let me say this as clearly as I can: This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage. The world is watching.

I have also been in contact with the King of Jordan, spoken with members of Congress, directed my national security team
to engage with their Israeli counterparts — military to military, intelligence to intelligence, diplo- — diplomat to diplomat — to make sure Israel has what it needs.

I’ve also directed my team to remain in constant contact with leaders throughout the region, including Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, the UAE, as well as with our European partners and the Palestinian Authority.

This is also a terrible tragedy on a human level. It’s hurting innocent people — seeing the lives that have been broken by this, the families torn apart. It’s heart breaking.

And Jill and I are praying for those families who have been impacted by this violence. We grieve with those who have lost their loved their ones, lost a piece of their soul. We have hope for a swift recovery for many who have been wounded.

But we’re going to remain in close touch with Prime Minister — I, personally, am going to remain in close contact with Prime Minister Netanyahu as this situation continues to develop.

And let there be no mistake: The United States stands with the State of Israel, just as we have from the moment the United States became the first nation to recognize Israel, 11 minutes after its founding, 75 years ago.

Thank you very much.

White House.gov. 10/07/2023.

From the White House…

10/07/2023:

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson Condemning Terrorist Attacks Against Israel

The United States unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians. There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand firmly with the Government and people of Israel and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks.  National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has spoken to Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and we remain in close contact with our Israeli partners.

White House.gov. 10/07/2023.

Statement from President Joe Biden Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel

This morning, I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the horrific and ongoing attacks in Israel.  The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel. Terrorism is never justified. Israel has a right to defend itself and its people. The United States warns against any other party hostile to Israel seeking advantage in this situation.  My Administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering.

Jill and I are keeping in our prayers all of the families who have been hurt by this violence. We are heartbroken by the lives that have been tragically cut short and hope for a swift recovery for all those who have been wounded.

My team and I are tracking this situation closely, and I will remain in close touch with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

White House.gov. 10/07/2023.

Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official Regarding Hamas Terrorist Attacks in Israel

Thanks, everybody, for joining this call.  I just wanted to — we wanted to provide some, really, background about — about activity and kind of flesh out some of what the President discussed during his — during his phone call.

Last night around — really, 2:30 in the morning, we were alerted to the rocket attacks in Israel and were engaged, really, throughout the evening with our Israeli counterparts and regional counterparts to try to determine precisely what was unfolding.

This morning at 7:00 a.m., Jake Sullivan spoke with his Israeli counterpart.  And then shortly thereafter, around 7:30, Jake convened a call with his national security team, including Secretary Blinken and others. 

Shortly after that, around 8:15 or so, there was a call — the President convened a call with his national security team — with Jake Sullivan, Tony Blinken, Lloyd Austin, Bill Burns, and others.  Throughout that call, the President received a full briefing on the situation and developments, directed full engagement with Israeli counterparts and with regional counterparts.

Immediately after that call — right at when that call ended, the President called Prime Minister Netanyahu.  The Prime Minister, on that call, made very clear this was an unprecedented day for Israel.  As he said publicly, Israel is at war. 

The President offered his full support for Israel and emphasized the close coordination ongoing between our military and intelligence teams, noted that Secretary Austin would soon be speaking with his counterpart.  And the President and the Prime Minister agreed to remain in regular contact, both between the two of them as leaders and also, obviously, through our teams.

Shortly thereafter, Secretary Austin discussed the situation with his counterpart, the Minister of Defense, Gallant, in Israel — again, full support for Israel’s military right to defend itself.  And the Secretary issued a read-out after that call, which I’m sure you’ve seen.

President Biden later called King Abdullah of Jordan.  Of course, the President has known these two leaders for decades.  And he called the King of Jordan in between receiving regular briefings from his — from his team.  The King and the President also agreed to stay in regular contact, including through our respective national security teams. 

Also, throughout the day, Secretary Blinken, who is here at the White House, spoke with Israel President Herzog.  He spoke with the President of the Palestine Authority, President Abbas; the Israeli foreign minister; and his counterparts from Turkey, from Egypt, from Jordan, from Saudi Arabia — (audio drops) — Italy, and others.

Needless to say, Jake, Brett McGurk, Jon Finer have been in touch with counterparts throughout the day.  State Department — Victoria Nuland, Barbara Leaf — engaged throughout the day regional counterparts, G7, European, and Lebanese.

We remain deeply engaged as of, truly, this very moment, and one reason I was a little late getting on the call.  This is ongoing and continuous, likely to continue for some time.

The bottom line, as the President said, the United States stands with Israel.  The United States unequivocally condemns the appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza.  We have made it absolutely clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu, but to Israeli officials up and down, across the political spectrum and their national security spectrum, that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the government and people of Israel.

And Israel has a right to defend itself and its people.  Full stop.

So, how this plays out over the coming days and weeks, again, I’m not going to speculate on this call.  But we wanted to give you just some of the backdrop of activity here — including, obviously, the President’s engagement from early this morning, together with his team — as this terrible day has unfolded.

So, with that, I will take some — some questions and answers.

White House.gov. 10/07/2023.

10/08/2023:

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

President Biden spoke this morning with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel.  The President again expressed deep sympathy for all those missing, wounded, and killed, and pledged his full support for the Government and people of Israel in the face of an unprecedented and appalling assault by Hamas terrorists.  They discussed the taking of hostages by Hamas terrorists, including entire families, the elderly, and young children.  The President emphasized that there is no justification whatsoever for terrorism, and all countries must stand united in the face of such brutal atrocities.   

President Biden updated the Prime Minister on the intensive diplomatic engagement undertaken by the United States over the last 24 hours in support of Israel.  The President also conveyed that additional assistance for the Israeli Defense Forces is now on its way to Israel with more to follow over the coming days.  The leaders also discussed ongoing efforts to ensure that no enemies of Israel believe they can or should seek advantage from the current situation.  

The two leaders committed to stay in regular contact over the coming days.

White House.gov. 10/08/2023.

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Isaac Herzog of Israel

Vice President Kamala Harris today spoke with President Isaac Herzog of Israel and expressed her and the Second Gentleman’s condolences and prayers for the victims of the heinous Hamas terrorist attacks and all those affected.

She condemned the appalling and unprecedented attacks, which included terrorists taking children and elderly people hostage. The Vice President made clear that such terrorist acts are never justified.  

The Vice President underscored that the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering. The Vice President reiterated our commitment to provide Israel all appropriate means of support.

White House.gov. 10/08/2023.

From the State Department…

Israel Under Attack: Latest Updates

October 8, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Kristen Welker of NBC’s Meet the Press

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS’s Face the Nation

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With George Stephanopoulos of ABC’s This Week

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Dana Bash of CNN’s State of the Union

October 7, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Safadi

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Secretary Blinken’s Call with European Counterparts

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Palestinian Authority President Abbas

Secretary Blinken’s Calls with Israeli President Herzog and Foreign Minister Cohen

Israel Under Attack


Student Debt Relief Tweet

From Sunday…

On Wednesday, the White House posted the following fact-sheet; President Biden Announces an Additional $9 Billion in Student Debt Relief for 125,000 Americans

On that same day he provided remarks; on the Administration’s Efforts to Cancel Student Debt and Support Students and Borrowers. The YouTube is 13 minutes and 7 seconds long.


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