And so, again, we’re just going to be very mindful. You just heard from my colleague, or might be still speaking at this time, at the State Department. There is a process in place that the State Department is running. So, again, we just want to be really mindful. I know you’ve guys have heard us say this before. JEAN-PIERRE: So, as you know, due to privacy concerns, we are - we don’t have much more to share at this time. Karine, can you tell us any more about the negotiations to get the Wall Street Journal reporter out of Russia? We will always honor our commitments to our service members and their families, and we stand with all who are grieving in the wake of this terrible - truly terrible accident.Īnd with that, Colleen, you want to kick us off? The men and women of the 101st Airborne Division represent the best - the best of our nation and play a critical role in our security. Our hearts and our prayers go out to their families during this very difficult time, as well as those who served alongside them at Fort Campbell. Secretary Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell were also on the ground over the weekend.Īnd we’ll certainly have more - more details on the trip before tomorrow.įinally, we are heartbroken over the tragic loss of nine brave service members.
The President also approved an - and expedited - an expedited - pardon me - major disaster declaration for Mississippi and ordered federal funding be made available to support emergency response efforts. They’ll survey recovery efforts and reaffirm their commitment to supporting the people of Mississippi as long as it takes.Īs you know, President Biden spoke with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and members of the Mississippi delegation over the weekend. They will visit with first responders, state and local officials, and communities impacted by the recent devastating storms. And we need to do everything that we can to protect our communities and to protect our kids.Īs you all know, tomorrow the President and the First Lady will travel to Rolling Fork, Mississippi. They owe answers to them and their families - that community.Īgain, this is completely unacceptable. They owe answers to the people in Buffalo who, like every other American on a Saturday, went to the grocery store. They owe answers to Uvalde - the parents of Uvalde. They owe answers to the Nashville families who lost their three kids, the nine-year-olds. These are just commonsense policies with broad public support.Īnd Republicans owe - they owe answers to the American people about why they won’t protect our kids. We need to pass an assault weapons ban, mandate universal background checks, require safe storage of guns, hold manufacturers accountable. Doing nothing when guns are the leading killer - the leading killer of our kids in America is absolutely unacceptable. That’s the opposite of common sense, and it is outrageous.Īs the President has said, we need Congress to act now. And in North Carolina yesterday, the Republican-controlled state legislature didn’t skip a beat in overriding Governor Cooper’s veto on a dangerous bill that makes communities less safe. In fact, we’ve now heard a number of Republican members of Congress that they don’t intend to do anything at all. Now, it’s been three days since the tragic school shooting in Nashville, and we’ve heard nothing from Republicans in Congress about what they will do to stop our kids from being murdered in our schools and in our communities. citizens residing or traveling in Russia should depart immediately, as the State Department continues to advise. government’s warning to not travel to Russia. I want to strongly reiterate that Americans should heed the U.S.
We also condemn the Russian government’s continued targeting and repression of journalists.Įmbassy Moscow has engaged the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this matter in the - seeking consular access. Gershkovich in the strongest - in the strongest terms. The targeting of American citizens by Russian government is unacceptable. The State Department has also been in touch with the Wall Street Journal and his family on this matter. Gershkovich’s employer, the Wall Street Journal. Last night, senior White House officials spoke directly with Mr. JEAN-PIERRE: The President was briefed this morning on the troubling reports that Evan Gershkovich has been detained in Russia. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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