Biden Bits: “Reached Another Milestone”…

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It’s Thursday…

President Biden’s public schedule for 05/23/2024:

8:00 AMIn-Town Pool Call Time
8:30 AMThe President receives the Presidential Daily BriefingClosed Press
10:00 AMThe President and The First Lady greet President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya in an Official Arrival Ceremony; The Vice President and The Second Gentleman attend
11:00 AMThe President holds a bilateral meeting with President William Ruto of KenyaOval Office
12:30 PM
Joint Presser		The President holds a joint press conference with President William Ruto of Kenya
6:30 PMThe President and The First Lady greet President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya on arrival for the State Dinner
7:05 PMThe President and The First Lady participate in a photo opportunity with President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya on the occasion of the State Dinner
7:45 PMThe President and The First Lady host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya for a State Dinner; The Vice President and The Second Gentleman attend
9:00 PMThe President and The First Lady host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya for an entertainment reception; The Vice President and The Second Gentleman attend

Welcoming President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya Tweet

From Thursday…

We will cover the event in more depth in Friday’s Biden Bits…

In the meantime here are things posted about the visit by the White House…

05/22/2024:

05/23/2024:

President Biden Holds a Joint Press Conference with President William Ruto of Kenya @12:30 p.m. D.C., time:

So far all I can find covering tonight’s State Dinner is this from C-SPAN:


200th Federal Judge Confirmed Tweet

From Wednesday…

Statement from President Joe Biden on Confirming 200 Federal Judges:

Today, we reached another milestone in the effort to protect the freedoms and liberties of all Americans: the confirmation of the 200th federal judge since I took office.
 
These judges are exceptionally well-qualified. They come from every walk of life, and collectively, they form the most diverse group of judicial appointees ever put forward by a President – 64% are women and 62% are people of color. Before their appointment to the bench, they worked in every field of law—from labor lawyers fighting for working people to civil rights lawyers fighting to protect the right to vote. And despite differences in background and experience, they are all committed to principles that are at the core of our democracy: independence, freedom, and liberty.
 
Judges matter. These men and women have the power to uphold basic rights or to roll them back. They hear cases that decide whether women have the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions; whether Americans have the freedom to cast their ballots; whether workers have the freedom to unionize and make a living wage for their families; and whether children have the freedom to breathe clean air and drink clean water.
 
I thank Leader Schumer, Chair Durbin, Democratic Senators, and Republican Senators for their steadfast commitment to advancing these judicial nominations. There is more work to do. Going forward, I will continue my solemn responsibility of nominating individuals who have excelled in their professional careers, who reflect the communities they serve, and who apply the law impartially and without favoritism.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Confirming 200 Federal Judges. 05/22/2024.

Angela Martinez was confirmed on Wednesday to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Arizona; the vote was 66 Yeas, 28 Nay’s, 6 people did not vote.

Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month Tweet

From Wednesday…

The video clip is 1 minute and 23 seconds long. The first 14 seconds are the President and Vice President welcoming Actress Lucy Liu to the White House.

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Reception in Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month; the YouTube is 21 minutes and 58 seconds long (the transcript was published after article post time yesterday)

President Biden:

Folks, Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month — (applause) — here in the White House.

[snip]

There are those who want to erase history.  But together, you’re making history.  We’re making history. 

And what I see in all of you, including some incredibly special people here today.  Born in the Philippines, she came to America as a fo- — to follow her dream.  She started working at a restaurant at an airport before working her way up to become one of the best chefs in the world.  And now, the first woman Asian American Executive Chef of the White House, Chef Cris.  (Applause.) 

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Reception in Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. 05/13/2024.

Lucy Liu: Our journey as Asian Americans is deeply rooted in history, marked by resilience, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of justice. From the struggles of our ancestors who first set foot on American soil to the generations that followed, we have contributed to the rich tapestry of this nation, shaping it’s history and its future.

Vice President Harris:

This month and every month, we honor and celebrate the heroes upon whose broad shoulders we all stand. 

[snip]

This AANHPI Heritage Month, let us all celebrate those who have lifted up our nation, and to honor their memory, let us renew our commitment to lift as we climb. 

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Reception in Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. 05/13/2024.

PACT Act Tweets

From Wednesday…

The video clip is 21 seconds long.

Remarks by President Biden on the PACT Act | Nashua, NH; the YouTube is 17 minutes and 41 seconds long.

And today, I’m proud to announce the VA just granted its one-millionth — one-millionth PACT Act claim.  One million.  (Applause.)  A major milestone, providing $5.7 million [billion] in benefits to 890,000 veterans and their families so far in hand, including 3,000 here in New Hampshire.  

[snip]

I’m asking everyone to help spread the word.  As a — go to VA.gov/PACT — P-A-C-T — and apply for VA healthcare, get screened for toxic exposure, and file a claim.  Or go to your VA or veterans’ organization for help.  They have staff from the VA here today to help sign you up if you need that help. 

[snip]

In America, we leave no veteran behind.  That’s the motto.

Remarks by President Biden on the PACT Act | Nashua, NH. 05/21/2024.

“New” from the White House…

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