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June 28, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki fielded questions from reporters on a range of issues including President Biden’s statements regarding linking the bipartisan infrastructure deal and reconciliation. Other topics included the U.S. airstrikes in Iraq, the upcoming Olympic games in Japan, the White House’s plans for a July 4 celebration, and the federal government’s response to the deadly building collapse in Florida.

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, June 28, 2021

JUNE 28, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGSJames S. Brady Press Briefing Room


MS. PSAKI:  Hi, everyone.  Happy Monday.  Okay, just a couple of items for you at the top.  As you all know, last week, the President and a bipartisan group of senators announced a historic infrastructure deal that would put Americans back to work with the biggest investments in our roads and bridges since the creation of the Interstate Highway System; connect every American to broadband; make unprecedented strides in climate and clean energy leadership; eliminate all lead drinking water pipes for the biggest investment in clean drinking water in our history; and make the biggest investment in rail since the creation of Amtrak...     more


June 28, 2021
President Biden Meets With Israeli President at White House
President Biden met with outgoing Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in the Oval Office, where the two leaders discussed U.S.-Israeli relations and Iran. “"Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on my watch” President Biden reiterated to the Israeli President. Following their remarks, President Biden responded to a shouted question on infrastructure, telling reporters, “My bottom line on infrastructure is exactly what I negotiated.”

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Remarks by President Biden and President Rivlin of the State of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting


JUNE 28, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Oval Office

PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Well, I’m really happy to have President Rivlin here.  And I don’t want to — it’s not technically appropriate, but I — I’m so delighted his daughter is here.  She’s in the back right there.  And I got to — I got to meet her and talk about our kids and grandkids and all the like.

At any rate, I just want to thank the President for being here and for your dedication to strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel.


PRESIDENT RIVLIN:  Thank you.


PRESIDENT BIDEN:  And as the American press here can tell you, my commitment to Israel is — well, they can’t tell you anything actually; they’re not supposed to — but it’s ironclad.  It’s real.  It’s something that — I often say, if there weren’t an Israel, we’d have to invent one. 


And so, this includes we’re — you know, we’re committed to unwavering commitment to your self-defense.  And today we’re going to be discussing a broad range of challenges, including Iran.  What I can say to you: Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on my watch, as they say...     more


Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Meeting with President Reuven Rivlin of Israel

JUNE 28, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Reuven Rivlin of Israel to honor President Rivlin as he approaches the conclusion of his term and to demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Israel partnership.  President Biden conveyed his unwavering support for Israel’s security and his commitment to deepening the cooperation between the two countries across all fields.  The leaders discussed the many challenges facing the region, including the threat posed by Iran.  The President emphasized that under his administration, Iran will never get a nuclear weapon.  He also assured President Rivlin that the United States remains determined to counter Iran’s malign activity and support for terrorist proxies, which have destabilizing consequences for the region.

The leaders also consulted on opportunities to enhance peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond.  In that regard, the President expressed his strong support for the normalization of relations between Israel and other countries in the Arab and Muslim world.  

The leaders also discussed recent developments in Gaza and the West Bank and the President emphasized the importance of Israel taking steps to ensure calm, stability, and to support greater economic opportunities for the Palestinian people.  President Biden affirmed his view that a negotiated two-state solution remains the best avenue to achieving a lasting peace.  The leaders discussed the importance of enhancing efforts to strengthen moderate voices and promote the cause of coexistence while weakening extremists who advocate for hatred and violence.  

The President warmly extended an invitation for Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to meet with him soon at the White House and reaffirmed that this administration looks forward to close collaboration with the new Israeli government on the many important issues on the bilateral agenda.     source from