What Did Joe Biden Do Today?
December 3 Recap
The White House released a transcript of remarks Vice President Harris gave in Dubai on the evening of December 2nd. She discussed the conflict between Israel and Hamas. She reaffirmed the commitment on behalf of the United States to continue in their diplomatic efforts to support Israel’s ongoing fight against Hamas while stressing the need to protect innocent civilian lives in Gaza. She also gave talking points on what the US hopes will be achieved between Israel and Gaza once the fighting is over, laying the groundwork for a lasting peace. Read more…
NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby gave an interview to Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet The Press on Sunday, December 3rd. He was asked about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and provided updates on the continued humanitarian efforts as well as the US’s disappointment in Hamas’s refusal to allow Red Cross inspectors into the region to assess the welfare of the hostages still being held there.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today to President Isaac Herzog of Israel on her flight to Washington, D.C., from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the Vice President had several conversations with Arab leaders on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Vice President reiterated the strong U.S. support for Israel’s right to self-defense and she and President Herzog discussed latest developments in Gaza. They spoke about the situation in the West Bank and the Vice President reiterated the US concerns with steps that could escalate tensions, including extremist settler violence. Read more…
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority on her flight to Washington, D.C., from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the Vice President had several conversations with Arab leaders on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Vice President reiterated U.S. support for the Palestinian people and their right to security, dignity, and self-determination. She underscored our commitment to a two-state solution and said that the Palestinian people must have a clear political horizon. Read more…
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden participated in the Kennedy Center Honors in the East Room of the White House on Sunday night, honoring a new cohort of distinguished performers and artists. Among the 2023 honorees are comedian and actor Billy Crystal, opera singer Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and singer Dionne Warwick. Watch the event and read President Biden’s remarks.
President Biden honoring 2023 Kennedy Center Honorees
2023 Kennedy Center Honorees Billy Crystal, opera singer Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and singer Dionne Warwick
