Biden Bits: “Even in the Darkest of Times”…

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It’s Tuesday…

President Biden’s public schedule for 04/23/2024:

10:00 AM
Presidential Daily Brief		The President receives the President’s Daily Brief
Closed Press
11:00 AMOut-of-Town Pool Call Time
Joint Base Andrews Overhang Out-of-Town Pool
12:00 PM
Leaves the White House		The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews
South Lawn Open Press
12:20 PM
Leaves Joint Base Andrews		The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Tampa, Florida
Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool
1:20 PM
Press Gaggle		Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates Gaggle Aboard Air Force One En Route to Tampa, FL
2:15 PM
Arrives in Tampa		The President arrives in Tampa, Florida
Tampa International Airport Open Press
3:00 PM
Campaign Event		The President participates in a campaign event
Open Press
4:15 PM
Campaign Event		The President participates in a campaign event
Out-of-Town Pool
5:15 PM
Leaves Tampa		The President departs Tampa, Florida en route to Joint Base Andrews
Tampa International Airport Open Press
7:20 PM
Leaves Joint Base Andrews		The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to the White House
Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool
7:30 PM
Arrives at the White House		The President arrives at the White House

Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates Gaggle Aboard Air Force One En Route to Tampa, FL @1:20 p.m. D.C., time:


Earth Day/Climate Change Tweets

From Monday…

Remarks by President Biden to Commemorate Earth Day | Triangle, VA; the YouTube is 38 minutes and 2 seconds long.

To reduce family energy costs for folks with low and moderate incomes today, the Environmental Protection Agency will invest $7 billion from my Inflation Reduction Act in a new program called “Solar for All.”  (Applause.) 

It will award grants — 60 grants across the country to states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and nonprofits to develop programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to benefit from residential solar power.  And it’s a big deal. 

This new Solar for All program means that 900,000 households — 900,000 will have solar on their rooftops for the first time and soon.  Millions of families will save over $400 a year on utility bills.  And that’s $350 million nationwide.  My dad said it matters what’s there at the end of the — end of the paycheck.  But a month is out, do you have anything left?

It means we’ll cut more than 5 million metric tons of carbon pollution annually. 

And, folks, Solar for All will give us more breathing room and cleaner breathing room.  It’s going to also create 200,000 good-paying and union jobs over the five — (applause) — over the five years in communities that need them most: fenceline communities. 

Remarks by President Biden to Commemorate Earth Day | Triangle, VA. 04/22/2024.

We know today we face another kind of existential threat that requires equally bold and clear action.  As President, I’ve seen the devastating toll of climate firsthand.  Since I’ve been president, I’ve flown over all the major fires and the thousands upon thousands of acres that have burned flat by wil- — wildfires — more acres than the entire state of Maryland combined.  I’ve met with families whose homes were wiped off the map by devastating hurricanes, floods, and storms. 

[snip]

I got to know Senator Gordan Nelson — Gaylord Nelson, excuse me — from Wisconsin when I got to the Senate.  And he organized the first Earth Day.  I later introduced the first climate bill in the United States Senate.  And all these years later, as president, I was able to sign into law the Inflation Reduction Act, the most si- — (applause) — the most significant [climate] investment every anywhere in the history of the world, and we’re just getting started.

Remarks by President Biden to Commemorate Earth Day | Triangle, VA. 04/22/2024.

Let me close with this.  In 1933 — and it was referenced by the congresslady — that when Roosevelt outlined the Civilian Conservation Corps, he said, quote — and I’m quoting — “More important than the material gains will be the moral and spiritual value of such work.”  He always put it in the context that went beyond just what the immediate need was. 

Remarks by President Biden to Commemorate Earth Day | Triangle, VA. 04/22/2024.

From Tuesday…

Anyone in or out of government who willfully denies the impacts of climate change is condemning the American people to a very dangerous future — and the world, I might add.  They want to take us backwards, sideline our workers, let China and others lead the race for clean energy. 

Remarks by President Biden to Commemorate Earth Day | Triangle, VA. 04/22/2024.

From the White House…

04/22/2024:

04/23/2024:

Passover Tweet

From Monday…

Statement from President Joe Biden on Passover:

Tomorrow night, Jews around the world will celebrate Passover, recounting their miraculous Exodus story from hundreds of years of enslavement in Egypt and their journey to freedom. This holiday reminds us of a profound and powerful truth: that even in the face of persecution, if we hold on to faith, we shall endure and overcome.

As Jews mark Passover with storytelling, songs, and rituals, they will also read from the Haggadah how, in every generation, they have been targeted by those who would seek to destroy them. This year, those words carry deeper resonance and pain in the wake of Hamas’ unspeakable evil on October 7th – the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. More than 1,200 people were brutally massacred. Women and girls were subjected to appalling sexual violence. More than 250 innocents were taken hostage, including Americans. We can never forget the horror of Hamas’ despicable atrocities.

Jews around the world are still coping with the trauma of that day and its aftermath. This Passover falls particularly hard on hostage families trying to honor the spirit of the holiday – a story centered on freedom – while their loved ones remain in captivity. Our hearts are with all the victims, survivors, families, and friends whose loved ones have been killed, taken hostage, wounded, displaced, or are in harm’s way.

My commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, the security of Israel, and its right to exist as an independent Jewish state is ironclad. My Administration is working around the clock to free the hostages, and we will not rest until we bring them home. We are also working to establish an immediate and prolonged ceasefire in Gaza as a part of a deal that releases the hostages and delivers desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians. We will continue to work toward a two-state solution that provides equal security, prosperity, and enduring peace for Israelis and Palestinians. And we are leading international efforts to ensure Israel can defend itself against Iran and its proxies, including by directing the U.S. military to help defend Israel against Iran’s unprecedented attacks last weekend.

The ancient story of persecution against Jews in the Haggadah also reminds us that we must speak out against the alarming surge of Antisemitism – in our schools, communities, and online. Silence is complicity. Even in recent days, we’ve seen harassment and calls for violence against Jews. This blatant Antisemitism is reprehensible and dangerous – and it has absolutely no place on college campuses, or anywhere in our country. My Administration will continue to speak out and aggressively implement the first-ever National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, putting the full force of the federal government behind protecting the Jewish community.

This year, let us remember the central Passover theme that even in the darkest of times, the promise of God’s protection will give us strength to find hope, resilience, and redemption. To all those celebrating this Festival of Freedom: Jill and I wish you a Happy Passover, Chag Sameach.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Passover. 04/21/2024.

Ukraine Aid Tweets

From Monday…

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

President Biden spoke today with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine to underscore the United States’ lasting commitment to supporting Ukraine as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression. President Biden shared that his administration will quickly provide significant new security assistance packages to meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield and air defense needs as soon as the Senate passes the national security supplemental and he signs it into law. President Biden also underscored that the U.S. economic assistance will help maintain financial stability, build back critical infrastructure following Russian attacks, and support reform as Ukraine moves forward on the path of Euro-Atlantic integration. 

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. 04/22/2024.

Readout of President Biden’s Call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

President Biden spoke today with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss their steadfast support for Ukraine as it defends against Russian aggression. President von der Leyen congratulated President Biden on the House of Representatives’ recent passage of the national security supplemental, which will be essential to helping meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield needs once it passes the Senate and President Biden signs it into law. They spoke about how sustained international support is vital to Ukraine’s fight for freedom. 

Readout of President Biden’s Call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 04/22/2024.

Remembering David Pryor Tweet

From Monday…

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator David Pryor

If there is one word that defined David Pryor – and the essence of his character – it is integrity.

In serving the people of his beloved Arkansas as a State Representative, a U.S. Congressman, a Governor, and a Senator, David always kept his word. He never stopped fighting for working men and women, for the poor, for civil rights. And he was willing to reach across the aisle and do the right thing – even when it cost him politically.

David was my colleague in the Senate for 18 years, and he was my friend. His kindness was always on display: David would drag tables together in the Senate Dining Room to make sure Senators got to know one another on a personal level. Together, we worked to protect Americans from the epidemic of gun violence. David voted for the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, knowing he’d incur the NRA’s wrath – because it would save lives. David and I worked closely together to pass the Violence Against Women Act which David co-sponsored. As Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Aging, David fought for America’s seniors – standing up against elder abuse and improving nursing home care.

Our country is better off because David Pryor dedicated his life to public service. Today, Jill and I are praying for Barbara, David, Scott, former Senator Mark Pryor, and the extended Pryor family.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator David Pryor. 04/21/2024.

Infrastructure Tweet

From Tuesday…


“New” from the White House…

04/22/2024:

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