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President Joseph Biden Present Remarks
President Biden Present Remarks On Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Reported by Karen Ann Carr
At 1:45 PM, President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. presents remarks at an event celebrating the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services will attend this event at the White House East Room in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
President Joseph Biden entered the White House East Room event at 2:05 PM with Ruth M. Glenn, CEO, President & Liaison from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. An organization that fights domestic violence.
Legislators in the room include US Senator Bennett, Senator Schumer, Senator Murkowski, Senator Leahy, Senator Feinstein and Senator Durbin. Representative Nadler is here, too. Ruth Glenn introduced President Biden, and he took to the podium at 2:09 pm.
In attendance for President Biden’s remarks at the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Commemoration Event:
Attorney General Merrick Garland
Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco
Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman
Senator Michael Bennet
Senator Susan Collins
Senator Chris Coons
Senator John Cornyn
Senator Richard Durbin
Senator Joni Ernst
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Senator Martin Heinrich
Senator Patrick Leahy
Senator Ben Ray Lujan
Senator Jeff Merkley
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Senator Patty Murray
Senator Brian Schatz
Senator Kyrsten Sinema
Senator Tina Smith
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
Representative Pete Aguilar
Representative Katherine Clark
Representative Sharice Davids
Representative Debbie Dingell
Representative Veronica Escobar
Representative Brian Fitzpatrick
Representative Sylvia Garcia
Representative Chrissy Houlahan
Representative Brenda Lawrence
Representative Sheila Jackson Lee
Representative Jerry Nadler
Representative Mary Gay Scanlon
Elissa Slotkin
Representative Abigail Spanberger
Representative Jackie Speier
Representative Lauren Underwood
Actress and activist Angelina Jolie
Administration officials and advocates
US Warns China About Aiding Russia's War Effort
Reported by Associated Press (AP)
The U.S. State Department warned China about supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine as President Joe Biden's national security adviser met with a top Chinese official to discuss the issue in Rome. (March 14)
PRESIDENT JOSEPH ROBINETTE BIDEN, JR. ~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
In the morning 9:30 AM, President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. will receive the President’s Daily Brief on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
Then at 11:45 AM, President Biden will present remarks on the assistance the United States is providing to Ukraine. The Secretary of State, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will attend these remarks at the White House South Court Auditorium in Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
In the afternoon 1:45 PM, President Biden will present remarks at an event celebrating the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services will attend this event at the White House East Room in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
In the evening at 7:45 PM, President Biden will present remarks during The Ireland Funds 30th National Gala at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA DEVI HARRIS ~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
At 3:00 PM EST, Vice President Kamala Devi Harris will present remarks on making communities safer, including on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will also present remarks at the White House South Court Auditorium on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
BRIEFING SCHEDULE ~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
At 2:30 PM, The White House Press Briefing will be convened by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki at the White House James Brady Press Room in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
THE FIRST LADY DR. JILL BIDEN ~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
At 4:15 PM ET, First Lady Jill Biden will attend a Cancer Cabinet meeting in the State Dining Room at the White House. This event marks the first meeting for the Cabinet after the Biden-Harris Administration reignited the Cancer Moonshot on February 2, 2022.
Iran’s Missile Strikes on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Last night, missiles emanating from Iran deliberately struck Erbil, Iraq. "The United States strongly condemns the missile strikes on Erbil, Iraq last night that emanated from Iran. The strikes were an outrageous violation of Iraq’s sovereignty. No U.S. facilities were damaged or personnel injured, and we have no indications the attack was directed at the United States. Iran must immediately cease its attacks, respect Iraqi sovereignty, and halt its interference in Iraq’s internal affairs. The United States stands with our Iraqi partners, including in the Kurdistan Region, and will help our partners in the region defend themselves.
Twelve (12) missiles hit Erbil, some land near new U.S. consulate. The missiles caused only material damage, one civilian was injured. No damage to U.S. facilities, U.S. State Dept spokesman says. Iraqi security official says missiles were made in Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guards has claimed responsibility for attack.
Vice President Kamala Harris’s Calls with Leaders of Bulgaria and the Czech Republic
On Tuesday, March 14, 2022, US Vice President Kamala Devi Harris spoke separately with Prime Minister Kiril Petkov of Bulgaria and Prime Minister Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic. The White House shared: Following Vice President Harris' recent trip to Poland and Romania, her calls have been opportunities for the Vice President to further hear perspectives from leaders in Central and Eastern Europe and to discuss next steps in our collective response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. During both phone calls, Vice President Harris underscored the U.S. commitment to the security of NATO Allies and expressed support for collective efforts underway to reinforce NATO’s defense and deterrence. Vice President Harris, Prime Minister Kiril Petkov of Bulgaria and Prime Minister Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic also discussed efforts by the United States and Europe to surge assistance to Ukraine and the region, including humanitarian relief to those fleeing violence. The three leaders agreed to continue to stay closely coordinated and to stand resolutely with the people of Ukraine.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Iran Missile Attack on Kurdistan Region of Iraq
"The United States condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s missile attack on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This attack targeted a civilian residence in Erbil, the Kurdistan Region’s capital city, without any justification. The United States stands with Prime Minister Kadhimi and the leaders of the Kurdistan Region, President Nechirvan Barzani, and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, in condemning this assault on the sovereignty of Iraq and its Kurdistan region. We will support the Government of Iraq in holding Iran accountable, and we will support our partners throughout the Middle East in confronting similar threats from Iran. The United States of America stands behind the full sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Iraq."
