It’s Thursday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 09/19/2024:
| 10:00 AM Closed Press The President receives the President’s Daily Brief |
| 12:40 PM South Grounds In-Town Travel Pool The President departs the White House en route to the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. |
| 1:15 PM In-Town Travel Pool The President deliver remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. |
| 1:55 PM In-Town Travel Pool The President departs the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. |
| 2:00 PM South Grounds In-Town Travel Pool The President arrives to the White House |
| 2:15 PM James S. Brady Press Briefing Room Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein |
| 7:35 PM South Grounds In-Town Travel Pool The President departs the White House en route to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center |
| 8:45 PM In-Town Travel Pool The President delivers remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 47th Annual Awards Gala |
| 9:30 PM In-Town Travel Pool The President departs the Walter E. Washington Convention Center |
| 9:35 PM South Grounds In-Town Travel Pool The President arrives to the White House |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Jared Bernstein @2:15 PM D.C., time:
Sudan Tweets
From Wednesday…
I call on the belligerents responsible for Sudanese suffering – the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces – to pull back their forces, facilitate unhindered humanitarian access, and re-engage in negotiations to end this war.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 18, 2024
Let it be clear: the United States will not abandon our commitment to the people of Sudan who deserve freedom, peace, and justice.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 18, 2024
We call for all parties to end this violence and refrain from fueling it, for the future of Sudan and for all of the Sudanese people.
Statement from President Joe Biden on Sudan
For over 17 long months, the Sudanese people have endured a senseless war that has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Nearly 10 million people have been displaced by this conflict. Women and girls have been kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Famine has taken hold in Darfur, and is threatening millions more elsewhere. And today, a violent history is repeating itself. The city of El Fasher, Darfur—home to nearly two million people and hundreds of thousands of displaced persons—has been under a months-long siege by the Rapid Support Forces. That siege has become a full-on assault in recent days.
I call on the belligerents responsible for Sudanese suffering—the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—to pull back their forces, facilitate unhindered humanitarian access, and re-engage in negotiations to end this war. The RSF must stop their assault that is disproportionately harming Sudanese civilians. The SAF must stop indiscriminate bombings that are destroying civilian lives and infrastructure. While both sides have taken some steps to improve humanitarian access, the SAF and RSF continue to delay and disrupt lifesaving humanitarian operations. Both parties need to immediately allow unhindered humanitarian access to all areas of Sudan.
The United States stands with the Sudanese people. Since the start of the conflict, we have pressed for peace and sought to hold accountable actors seeking to perpetuate violence. The United States has advanced efforts to rally international partners, end hostilities, protect civilians, expand humanitarian access, and elevate civil society voices—most recently through talks last month in Switzerland, where we launched the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan Group with a collection of influential partners, the African Union, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the United Nations, and the United Arab Emirates. The ALPS Group has secured the opening of new routes into Darfur and Khartoum, through which desperately needed humanitarian assistance is now being delivered, and permission to access some airstrips to further increase aid delivery. But we must keep pressing for more.
The United States is the world’s largest provider of assistance to the Sudanese people, funding over $1.6 billion in emergency assistance in the last two years. We have previously determined that members of the SAF and the RSF have committed war crimes, and that members of the RSF have committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned sixteen entities and individuals for contributing to the conflict, exacerbating instability, or serious human rights abuses. And we will continue to evaluate further atrocity allegations and potential additional sanctions.
Let it be clear: the United States will not abandon our commitment to the people of Sudan who deserve freedom, peace, and justice. We call for all parties to this conflict to end this violence and refrain from fueling it, for the future of Sudan and for all of the Sudanese people.
Statement from President Joe Biden on Sudan. 09/17/2024.
Inflation & Interest Rates Tweet
From Wednesday…
We just reached an important moment: Inflation and interest rates are falling while the economy remains strong.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 18, 2024
The critics said it couldn’t happen – but our policies are lowering costs and creating jobs.
I’ll speak tomorrow about what this means for Americans.
From the Federal Reserve
09/18/2024:
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have slowed, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made further progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. The Committee has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent, and judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are roughly in balance. The economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
In light of the progress on inflation and the balance of risks, the Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/2 percentage point to 4-3/4 to 5 percent. In considering additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee will continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.
In assessing the appropriate stance of monetary policy, the Committee will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook. The Committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the attainment of the Committee’s goals. The Committee’s assessments will take into account a wide range of information, including readings on labor market conditions, inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and financial and international developments.
Voting for the monetary policy action were Jerome H. Powell, Chair; John C. Williams, Vice Chair; Thomas I. Barkin; Michael S. Barr; Raphael W. Bostic; Lisa D. Cook; Mary C. Daly; Beth M. Hammack; Philip N. Jefferson; Adriana D. Kugler; and Christopher J. Waller. Voting against this action was Michelle W. Bowman, who preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point at this meeting.
For media inquiries, please email media@frb.gov or call 202-452-2955.
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement. 09/18/2024.
CNBC–Federal Reserve Chair Powell speaks after Fed lowers interest rates by half point — 9/18/2024:
President Biden Delivers Remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. @1:15 PM D.C., time:
Hispanic Heritage Month Tweets
From Wednesday…
Tune in as I host a reception in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the contributions of the Latino community. https://t.co/7qxqLAy0Zk
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 18, 2024
The YouTube is 18 minutes and 8 seconds long.
When I spend time with Latinos, I'm reminded of your courage.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 19, 2024
So many of you left behind all you’ve ever known to start a new life in America, a nation founded on the idea that we are all created equal.
We've never fully walked away from that idea – because of you. pic.twitter.com/qOvTeYe1BJ
From Thursday…
Since our founding, the very idea of America has been nurtured, enriched, and advanced by the contributions, sacrifices, hard work, and dreams of immigrants and their descendants. pic.twitter.com/GqYcqsIL17
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 19, 2024
Based on the crappy but useful all the same YouTube transcript almost all text in the tweets appear in his remarks. They start at the 8 minute and 4 second mark of the linked YouTube.
FaceTime Tweet
From Thursday…
It doesn’t matter if you’re a small business in a small town like Camille and Emile, or living in a sprawling city: You deserve high-speed internet access.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 19, 2024
It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity.
My Administration is bringing it to more Americans than ever before. pic.twitter.com/9tITzxL6QK
The video clip is 1 minute and 30 seconds long.
The couple President Biden is speaking with live in a town of 129 people; they are praising the American Rescue Plan for delivering them high speed internet.
“New” from the White House…
09/19/2024:
- Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates to the White House; the visit takes place on 09/23/2024
09/18/2024:
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