It’s Friday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 06/07/2024:
| 4:00 AM | The President receives the President’s Daily Brief Closed Press |
| 6:15 AM Bilateral Meeting | The President hosts a bilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of UkraineOut-of-Town Pool Spray |
| 7:35 AM | The President departs Paris, France en route to Normandy, France Paris Orly Airport Out-of-Town Pool |
| 8:45 AM | The President arrives to Normandy, France Out-of-Town Pool |
| 8:55 AM | The President departs Caen Carpiquet Airport en route to Normandy American Cemetery Landing Zone Out-of-Town Pool |
| 9:10 AM | The President arrives at Normandy American Cemetery Landing Zone Out-of-Town Pool |
| 9:20 AM | The President departs Normandy American Cemetery en route to Pointe du Hoc Out-of-Town Pool |
| 9:40 AM | The President arrives at Pointe du Hoc Out-of-Town Pool |
| 10:00 AM | The President delivers remarks to honor the legacy of Pointe du Hoc and democracy Open Press |
| 10:45 AM | The President departs Pointe du Hoc en route to Normandy American Cemetery Landing Zone Out-of-Town Pool |
| 11:05 AM | The President arrives at Normandy American Cemetery Landing Zone Out-of-Town Pool |
| 11:15 AM | The President departs Normandy American Cemetery Landing Zone en route to Caen Carpiquet Airport Out-of-Town Pool |
| 11:30 AM | The President arrives at Caen Carpiquet Airport Out-of-Town Pool |
| 11:40 AM | The President departs Normandy, France en route to Paris, France Out-of-Town Pool |
| 12:25 PM | The President arrives in Paris, France Paris Orly AirportOut-of-Town Pool |
I posted a thread for his remarks.
D-Day Tweets
From Thursday
The men who fought here in Normandy became heroes not because they were the strongest, or toughest, or fiercest – although many were.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 6, 2024
But because they were given an audacious mission, knowing they could die, and they did it anyway.
They knew, beyond any doubt that there are… pic.twitter.com/aRNBS3TlLv
Show more =’s They knew, beyond any doubt that there are things in this world worth fighting and dying for. Freedom is worth it. Democracy is worth it. America is worth it. The world is worth it.
The video clip is 17 seconds long.
There are no voice-overs or words, just music and video of President Biden shaking hands of D-Day Veterans.
Remarks by President Biden Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day | Collevile-sur-Mer, France; the YouTube is 1 hour and 11 minutes long. President Biden’s remarks begin at the 45 minute and 39 second mark.
The men who fought here became heroes not because they were the strongest or toughest or were fiercest — although they were — but because they were given an audacious mission knowing — every one of them knew the probability of dying was real, but they did it anyway. They knew, beyond any doubt, there are things that are worth fighting and dying for.
Freedom is worth it. Democracy is worth it. America is worth it. The world is worth it — then, now, and always.
Remarks by President Biden Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day | Collevile-sur-Mer, France. 06/06/2024.
To surrender to bullies or to bow down to dictators is simply unthinkable.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 6, 2024
To do that means forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches in Normandy.
Make no mistake, we will not bow down.
And we will not forget.
To surrender to bullies, to bow down to dictators is simply unthinkable. (Applause.) Were we to do that, it means we’d be forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches.
Make no mistake: We will not bow down. We will not forget.
Remarks by President Biden Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day | Collevile-sur-Mer, France. 06/06/2024.
D-Day was a powerful illustration of how alliances make us stronger in the defense of freedom.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 6, 2024
This lesson has never resonated more. pic.twitter.com/lY5A90eIsG
What the Allies did together 80 years ago far surpassed anything we could have done on our own. It was a powerful illustration of how alliances — real alliances — make us stronger — a lesson that I pray we Americans never forget.
Remarks by President Biden Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day | Collevile-sur-Mer, France. 06/06/2024.
From Friday…
We cannot let what happened in Normandy be lost in silence. The fact that our service members were heroes that day does not absolve us of what we must do today.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 7, 2024
Because democracy is never guaranteed.
Every generation must preserve it, defend it, and fight for it. pic.twitter.com/pQ4Cbf0TlQ
In memory of those who fought, died, and saved the world in Normandy, let us be worthy of their sacrifice and be the generation that – when the history is written of our time – it will be said that we met the moment.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 7, 2024
That we stood strong and saved democracy in our time as well. pic.twitter.com/seFFngvUor
The video clip 17 seconds long. There is only music in the clip.
We’re not far off from the time when the last living voices of those who fought and bled on D-Day will no longer be with us. So, we have a special obligation. We cannot let what happened here be lost in the silence of the years to come. We must remember it, must honor it, and live it.
And we must remember: The fact that they were heroes here that day does not absolve us from what we have to do today.
Democracy is never guaranteed. Every generation must preserve it, defend it, and fight for it. That’s the test of the ages.
In memory of those who fought here, died here, literally saved the world here, let us be worthy of their sacrifice. Let us be the generation that when history is written about our time — in 10, 20, 30, 50, 80 years from now — it will be said: When the moment came, we met the moment. We stood strong. Our alliances were made stronger. And we saved democracy in our time as well.
Remarks by President Biden Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day | Collevile-sur-Mer, France. 06/06/2024.
Jill and I are in Normandy marking 80 years since D-Day, where thousands of U.S. and Allied service members bravely fought – many making the ultimate sacrifice – to defend future generations against the spread of tyranny and evil. We must never forget their service and sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/nD410SGZEj
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 7, 2024
The video clip is 1 minute and 31 seconds long.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden: So today we’re here at the 80th anniversary of D-Day here in Normandy.
President Biden: You know, we met with all those veterans, you and I. And what struck me was what they communicated. They hope that the generation coming along understands what they fought for rather than just giving them the credit they deserve for being brave, but what’d they fight for?
President Biden (27 second mark speaking to a veteran): I don’t know how the hell you did it.
Veteran 1: I don’t either.
Veteran 2: It’s good to see you, Joe. Thank you, sir.
President Biden: You’re incredible.
Veteran 2: God bless you.
Veteran 3: Mr. President–[President Biden says “good to see you, man] It’s an honor to meet you.
President Biden: It’s an honor to meet you. It really is. You guys changed the world, man. You literally did.
Veteran 4: We didn’t realize it at the time.
President Biden: Well, you did it, pal. You did it.
Veteran 5: I’m going to be 102 years old.
President Biden: I don’t believe you, 102.
Veteran 6: I’m glad to be here. Been looking forward to it. And I wanted to make sure I see.
President Biden: Well God love you. I’ve got a coin that I had made up for D-Day.
Hard to tell which veteran based on camera angle: Oh, it’s beautiful. Thank you very much. I love you.
President Biden: I love you too, man. Thank you. We owe you big, we can never pay you back.
Veteran 7: Well, it was a great challenge.
President Biden: Well, you met it. You met it.
President Biden (1 minute and 16 mark speaking again to only the First Lady): I mean they were incredible. And they wanted to make sure that I knew that what was important to them, that they understood they fought for basic freedom, opportunity, decency, and democracy.
Met with Ukraine President Zelenskyy tweet
From Friday…
I sat down with President Zelenskyy to announce a new package of security assistance, which includes air defense interceptors, artillery ammunition, and more critical capabilities.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 7, 2024
Our support for Ukraine is unwavering and I look forward to continuing our discussion at the G7. pic.twitter.com/di4UtXStcd
Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting; the YouTube is 4 minutes and 28 seconds long.
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, it’s good to see you again. Good to be by your side.
PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY: Good to see you, too. Thank you so much.
Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting; the YouTube is 4 minutes and 28 seconds long. 06/07/2024.
President Biden:
I — you know, as I said yesterday at the American Cemetery, the Ukrainian people have been incredibly brave, have never given up, never staying — never — never even yielding, and it’s impressive. And you saw the reception you received when everyone stood and gave you a standing ovation. And they deserve it — you deserve it.
And, you know, you haven’t bowed down. You haven’t yielded at all. You continue to fight in a way that is — it’s just remarkable. It’s remarkable. And I’m — we’re not going to walk away from you.
I apologize for the — those weeks of not knowing what was going to pan — in terms of funding, because we had trouble getting the — a bill that we had to pass that had the money in it — from some of our very conservative members who were holding it up. But we got it done, finally.
And since then, including today, I’ve announced six packages of significant funding. Today, I’m also signing an additional package for $225 million to help you reconstruct the — the electric grid. And — and once we got the national security bill passed — that was a political issue — we were able to get it all done.
And the way you’ve stood and holding on — and holding on in Kharkiv, and you’ve proven once again the people of Ukraine cannot and will never be — will retake it.
And I assure you the United States is going to stand with you. I’ve said that all during this debate, and I continue to say it. The United States is standing with you. You are the bulwark against the aggression that’s taken place. We have an obligation to be there.
And so, I’m looking forward to having a detailed discussion with you about where we’ll go from here. But we’re still in completely, thoroughly.
Thank you.
Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting; the YouTube is 4 minutes and 28 seconds long. 06/07/2024.
President Zelenskyy:
Thank you so much, Mr. President. First of all, thank you so much for your significant support — you, your administration. We’re very thankful from all Ukrainians to your military support, financial support, humanitarian one. And, of course, it’s very important.
And our meeting here is very symbolic. It’s very important that you stay with us. This bipartisan support with the Congress — it’s very important that in this unity, the United States of America, all American people stay with Ukraine.
Like it was during World War Two, how the United States helped to save human lives, to save Europe — and we count on your continuing support and standing with us shoulder to shoulder. Thank you so much.
And this big package which has been signed and supported and voted, and it’s very important. It’s so necessary for — for this — for the feeling of our people that we are not alone. We are with you, with our strategic partner.
And, of course, we’ll — I want, today, to — to speak about strengthening of Kharkiv region. You said already, it’s so important. And your decisions have been very, very — had very positive influence.
I don’t want to share it — everything, all the details — with press. Sorry. But I think there are some details from the battlefield which you have — which you — you — you need to hear from us. We are thankful for this.
Also, I want to speak about air defense totally on our territory. And we are thankful for participation in peace summit on the level of Vice President. Thank you so much. We think that we will have more than 100 countries, and I — I hope that it will be a first step on this way to peace. We need peace in Ukraine, but we will stay — anyway — stay strong.
And, of course, I want to discuss some future events.
Thank you, again.
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you.
Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting; the YouTube is 4 minutes and 28 seconds long. 06/07/2024.
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine:
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine today to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in its efforts to defend against Russian aggression. The leaders discussed the state of the war and Ukraine’s urgent assistance needs. The President announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine, which is valued at $225 million and includes air defense interceptors, artillery ammunition, and other critical capabilities. This is the sixth security assistance package announced by the United States since President Biden signed the national security supplemental, demonstrating the rapid pace of U.S. assistance for Ukraine. The leaders discussed the upcoming Peace Summit on Ukraine in Switzerland, where Vice President Harris and National Security Advisor Sullivan will represent the United States in support of Ukraine’s pursuit of a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter, including the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. The President emphasized that U.S. support for Ukraine is unwavering. The leaders committed to meet again at the upcoming G7 Summit in Italy to continue their discussions.
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. 06/07/2024.
Pointe du Hoc Tweets
From Friday…
Join me as I deliver remarks to honor the legacy of Pointe du Hoc and democracy. https://t.co/nntN5Mkcyl
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 7, 2024
Remarks transcript will be posted later today; the YouTube is 16 minutes and 23 seconds long.
Democracy asks the hardest of things:
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 7, 2024
To believe that we’re a part of something bigger than ourselves.
It's when one person decides there’s something more important than themselves because their mission matters more than their life.
And their country matters more than them.
Democracy begins with each of us. pic.twitter.com/eUjmTnFfII
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 7, 2024
The video clip is 29 seconds long.
The White House posted Excerpts from President Joe Biden Speech on 80th Anniversary of D-Day at Pointe du Hoc after I posted the thread for his remarks (glares in blogger).
“When we talk about democracy – American democracy – we often talk big ideas like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What we don’t talk about enough is how hard it is.”
“American democracy asks the hardest of things: to believe that we’re a part of something bigger than ourselves. So democracy begins with each of us.”
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“I’ve long said that history has shown that ordinary Americans can do the most extraordinary things. And there’s no better example of that in the entire world than right here at Pointe du Hoc. Rangers from farms, from cities, from every part of America.”—
Excerpts from President Joe Biden Speech on 80th Anniversary of D-Day at Pointe du Hoc. 06/07/2024.
As we gather here today, it’s not just to honor those who showed such remarkable bravery that day June 6, 1944. It’s to listen to the echo of their voices. To hear them. Because they are summoning us. They’re asking us what will we do. They’re not asking us to scale these cliffs. They’re asking us to stay true to what America stands for.
“New” from the White House…
06/07/2024:
- Statement from President Joe Biden on the May Jobs Report; BLS.gov reported on Friday that in May non-farm payroll added 272,000 jobs. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.0 percent.
We will pick everything back up on Monday…
This is an open thread
