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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing on the administration’s policy priorities. She responded to a variety of questions regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan including reports President Biden pressured Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to misrepresent the security situation in Afghanistan. She also answered questions about evacuation efforts from the country and vetting Afghan evacuees in the United States. She spoke on other topics including a newly passed Texas abortion law, Hurricane Ida recovery efforts, and COVID-19 booster shots.
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing on the administration’s policy priorities. She responded to a variety of questions regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan including reports President Biden pressured Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to misrepresent the security situation in Afghanistan. She also answered questions about evacuation efforts from the country and vetting Afghan evacuees in the United States. She spoke on other topics including a newly passed Texas abortion law, Hurricane Ida recovery efforts, and COVID-19 booster shots.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, September 1, 2021
SEPTEMBER 01, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGS
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone.
Q Good afternoon.
MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Okay, just a couple items for you all at the top.
Another update on the hurricane. The continuing focus on the ground is on power restoration, as nearly 1 million customers in Louisiana — more than 40 percent of the state — remain without power in the middle of a heat advisory.
While progress has been made in Mississippi since yesterday, 30,000 customers there still do not have electricity and power restoration. And parts of Louisi- — and parts of Louisiana could take weeks as crews assess the full extent of power system damage.
To help accelerate these efforts, the President spoke with CEOs of the largest energy companies in the Gulf Coast yesterday and committed the full weight of the federal government to providing resources wherever they are needed.
As part of that, the federal government is sharing aerial and satellite imagery to support damage assessments, helping with debris removal and traffic control so restoration workers and equipment can get access to downed wires and poles, and expediting permitting for rerunning of transmission cable across the Mississippi River and for standing up transmission towers.
Federal personnel from DOE, the Army Corps of Engineers, and across government are on the ground assisting efforts along with, as I’ve noted previously, 25,000 linemen.
Lack of power and damage to the health — healthcare facilities in Louisiana remains a significant problem. We are prioritizing the deployment of generators to locations most in need, and about 1,800 patients, as of today, have been evacuated from healthcare facilities with the help of additional ambulances that were pre-staged by FEMA... more
SEPTEMBER 01, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGS
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone.
Q Good afternoon.
MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Okay, just a couple items for you all at the top.
Another update on the hurricane. The continuing focus on the ground is on power restoration, as nearly 1 million customers in Louisiana — more than 40 percent of the state — remain without power in the middle of a heat advisory.
While progress has been made in Mississippi since yesterday, 30,000 customers there still do not have electricity and power restoration. And parts of Louisi- — and parts of Louisiana could take weeks as crews assess the full extent of power system damage.
To help accelerate these efforts, the President spoke with CEOs of the largest energy companies in the Gulf Coast yesterday and committed the full weight of the federal government to providing resources wherever they are needed.
As part of that, the federal government is sharing aerial and satellite imagery to support damage assessments, helping with debris removal and traffic control so restoration workers and equipment can get access to downed wires and poles, and expediting permitting for rerunning of transmission cable across the Mississippi River and for standing up transmission towers.
Federal personnel from DOE, the Army Corps of Engineers, and across government are on the ground assisting efforts along with, as I’ve noted previously, 25,000 linemen.
Lack of power and damage to the health — healthcare facilities in Louisiana remains a significant problem. We are prioritizing the deployment of generators to locations most in need, and about 1,800 patients, as of today, have been evacuated from healthcare facilities with the help of additional ambulances that were pre-staged by FEMA... more
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Defense Secretary Austin and Joint Chiefs Chair General Milley on Afghanistan
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Mark Milley held a briefing at the Pentagon to discuss the end of the military mission in Afghanistan. After saying that “America’s longest war has come to a close,” Defense Secretary Austin said, “my thoughts have been with the brave Americans who stood up to serve after al-Qaida attacked us on September 11, 2001. And my heart is with their families and loved ones.” General Milley said that even though the military mission has concluded in Afghanistan, they will continue to evacuate American citizens under the direction of the State Department as “this mission has now transitioned from a military mission to a diplomatic mission.” During their remarks, they announced that there have been approximately 6,000 Americans and 124,334 civilians evacuated from Afghanist
Defense Secretary Austin and Joint Chiefs Chair General Milley on Afghanistan
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Mark Milley held a briefing at the Pentagon to discuss the end of the military mission in Afghanistan. After saying that “America’s longest war has come to a close,” Defense Secretary Austin said, “my thoughts have been with the brave Americans who stood up to serve after al-Qaida attacked us on September 11, 2001. And my heart is with their families and loved ones.” General Milley said that even though the military mission has concluded in Afghanistan, they will continue to evacuate American citizens under the direction of the State Department as “this mission has now transitioned from a military mission to a diplomatic mission.” During their remarks, they announced that there have been approximately 6,000 Americans and 124,334 civilians evacuated from Afghanist
Secretary of Defense Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Milley Press Briefing
SEPT. 1, 2021
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Joint Chiefs Of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley; Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Good afternoon, and thanks for being here.
It's been a busy time for all of us in this department, a proud one and a solemn one, too. We have concluded our historic evacuation operation and ended the last mission of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. America's longest war has come to a close.
Now, both as secretary and as a veteran of our Afghan war, my thoughts have been with the brave Americans who stood up to serve after Al Qaida attacked us on September 11th, 2001, and my heart is with their families and loved ones, and with our friends and allies, and with our fellow citizens whose lives were lost or changed forever over 20 years of war. We remember 2,461 American service members and personnel who paid the ultimate price in this war, and more than 20,000 wounded Americans, some still carrying the scars that you can't see on the outside.
We also remember the thousands of American contractors who lost their lives, and hundreds of our allies and partners from NATO and beyond, and tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers and police officers and tens of thousands more Afghan civilians.
Now, we have just concluded the largest air evacuation of civilians in American history. It was heroic, it was historic, and I hope that all Americans will unite to thank our service members for their courage and their compassion. They were operating in an immensely dangerous and dynamic environment but our troops were tireless, fearless and selfless. Our commanders never flinched and our allies and partners were extraordinary.
The United States evacuated some 6,000 American citizens and a total of more than 124,000 civilians and we did it all in the midst of a pandemic and in the face of grave and growing threats. I am incredibly proud of those who made it happen, and they made it happen with grit and skill and humanity... more
SEPT. 1, 2021
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Joint Chiefs Of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley; Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Good afternoon, and thanks for being here.
It's been a busy time for all of us in this department, a proud one and a solemn one, too. We have concluded our historic evacuation operation and ended the last mission of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. America's longest war has come to a close.
Now, both as secretary and as a veteran of our Afghan war, my thoughts have been with the brave Americans who stood up to serve after Al Qaida attacked us on September 11th, 2001, and my heart is with their families and loved ones, and with our friends and allies, and with our fellow citizens whose lives were lost or changed forever over 20 years of war. We remember 2,461 American service members and personnel who paid the ultimate price in this war, and more than 20,000 wounded Americans, some still carrying the scars that you can't see on the outside.
We also remember the thousands of American contractors who lost their lives, and hundreds of our allies and partners from NATO and beyond, and tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers and police officers and tens of thousands more Afghan civilians.
Now, we have just concluded the largest air evacuation of civilians in American history. It was heroic, it was historic, and I hope that all Americans will unite to thank our service members for their courage and their compassion. They were operating in an immensely dangerous and dynamic environment but our troops were tireless, fearless and selfless. Our commanders never flinched and our allies and partners were extraordinary.
The United States evacuated some 6,000 American citizens and a total of more than 124,000 civilians and we did it all in the midst of a pandemic and in the face of grave and growing threats. I am incredibly proud of those who made it happen, and they made it happen with grit and skill and humanity... more
US–Afghanistan Relations Enter Next Phase
Sep. 2, 2021
Now that America’s longest war is over, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and General Mark Milley announce that America’s role in Afghanistan will transition from a military mission to a diplomatic one. They also showed their respect for the service members who died in the 20-year-long war.
Sep. 2, 2021
Now that America’s longest war is over, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and General Mark Milley announce that America’s role in Afghanistan will transition from a military mission to a diplomatic one. They also showed their respect for the service members who died in the 20-year-long war.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
President Biden Meets with Ukrainian President Zelensky
President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss relations between the two nations at the White House. The Ukrainian leader raised a number of issues, including national security and accession to NATO and the ongoing pandemic response.
President Biden Meets with Ukrainian President Zelensky
President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss relations between the two nations at the White House. The Ukrainian leader raised a number of issues, including national security and accession to NATO and the ongoing pandemic response.
Remarks by President Biden and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting
SEPTEMBER 01, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Oval Office
PRESIDENT BIDEN: It’s an honor and a pleasure to welcome President Zelenskyy to the White House, to the Oval Office.
As we celebrate 30 years of Ukrainian independence, the partnership between our nations grows stronger, and it’s going to even become stronger than it has been.
Ukraine and the United States have a similar value system and the strong commitment to the fil- — the fulfillment of a promise that we hope all will come forward, and that is a Europe whole, free, and at peace.
And the United States remains firmly committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression and — and — our support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Today, we’re going to discuss how the U.S. can continue to support Ukraine as it advances its democratic reforms, agenda, and movement toward being completely integrated in Europe.
We’re revitalizing the Strategic Partnership Commission between our nations. And we’re also creating a new strategic defense framework and a new $60 million security assistance package, as well as a new energy and climate dialogue to help Ukraine diversify its energy supplies while supporting our climate goals relating to global warming.
And, of course, we’ll talk about our ongoing fight against COVID-19. And the United States has donated 2.2 million vaccines to — through — to Ukraine through COVAX. And we’re going to continue to work to provide more as well.
We have much to talk about. And I still remember the opportunity that I had to speak to the Rada years ago, and I look forward to being able to come back some day to see you... more
SEPTEMBER 01, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Oval Office
PRESIDENT BIDEN: It’s an honor and a pleasure to welcome President Zelenskyy to the White House, to the Oval Office.
As we celebrate 30 years of Ukrainian independence, the partnership between our nations grows stronger, and it’s going to even become stronger than it has been.
Ukraine and the United States have a similar value system and the strong commitment to the fil- — the fulfillment of a promise that we hope all will come forward, and that is a Europe whole, free, and at peace.
And the United States remains firmly committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression and — and — our support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Today, we’re going to discuss how the U.S. can continue to support Ukraine as it advances its democratic reforms, agenda, and movement toward being completely integrated in Europe.
We’re revitalizing the Strategic Partnership Commission between our nations. And we’re also creating a new strategic defense framework and a new $60 million security assistance package, as well as a new energy and climate dialogue to help Ukraine diversify its energy supplies while supporting our climate goals relating to global warming.
And, of course, we’ll talk about our ongoing fight against COVID-19. And the United States has donated 2.2 million vaccines to — through — to Ukraine through COVAX. And we’re going to continue to work to provide more as well.
We have much to talk about. And I still remember the opportunity that I had to speak to the Rada years ago, and I look forward to being able to come back some day to see you... more
Biden promises US support against 'Russian aggression' in meeting with Ukraine's Zelensky
Sep. 2, 2021
Plea to join NATO
...The hard reality facing Zelensky, however, is that his most ambitious goals for the US-Ukrainian relationship face slow going.
In the Oval Office, he raised his government's top strategic dream -- membership in the NATO military alliance.
"I would like to discuss with President Biden his vision, his government's vision of Ukraine's chances to join NATO and the timeframe," he said.
But Biden has made clear he considers Ukraine far from ready to join -- and the United States far from ready to step over what Russia sees as a bright red line.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki insisted the White House continues "to support and we continue to call for ensuring that NATO's door remains open to aspirants."
However, she then enumerated the daunting conditions for membership: rule of law reforms, defense sector modernization and a vibrant economy.
"There are steps that Ukraine needs to take. They're very familiar with these," she said.
Zelensky has also been hugely disappointed by Biden's decision to waive US sanctions intended to block completion of Russian state energy behemoth Gazprom's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline.
But Zelensky later told reporters Biden had assured him the United States would impose sanctions on the pipeline if there were "violations" from Russia after the start of Nord Stream 2 operations that would create problems for Ukraine's energy security.
The White House says it remains concerned by the geostrategic implications of the pipeline, which will funnel energy directly from Russia to Germany, bypassing the previous route through Ukraine.
However, Biden argued the project had already been nearly finished by the time he got into office and could not be stopped.
The limitations on the relationship were neatly illustrated in June, when Zelensky's bid to meet with Biden first before the US leader held a June summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva was rejected... quoted from
Sep. 2, 2021
Plea to join NATO
...The hard reality facing Zelensky, however, is that his most ambitious goals for the US-Ukrainian relationship face slow going.
In the Oval Office, he raised his government's top strategic dream -- membership in the NATO military alliance.
"I would like to discuss with President Biden his vision, his government's vision of Ukraine's chances to join NATO and the timeframe," he said.
But Biden has made clear he considers Ukraine far from ready to join -- and the United States far from ready to step over what Russia sees as a bright red line.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki insisted the White House continues "to support and we continue to call for ensuring that NATO's door remains open to aspirants."
However, she then enumerated the daunting conditions for membership: rule of law reforms, defense sector modernization and a vibrant economy.
"There are steps that Ukraine needs to take. They're very familiar with these," she said.
Zelensky has also been hugely disappointed by Biden's decision to waive US sanctions intended to block completion of Russian state energy behemoth Gazprom's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline.
But Zelensky later told reporters Biden had assured him the United States would impose sanctions on the pipeline if there were "violations" from Russia after the start of Nord Stream 2 operations that would create problems for Ukraine's energy security.
The White House says it remains concerned by the geostrategic implications of the pipeline, which will funnel energy directly from Russia to Germany, bypassing the previous route through Ukraine.
However, Biden argued the project had already been nearly finished by the time he got into office and could not be stopped.
The limitations on the relationship were neatly illustrated in June, when Zelensky's bid to meet with Biden first before the US leader held a June summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva was rejected... quoted from
NBC Nightly News Full Broadcast - September 1st, 2021
Sep 2, 2021
Ida unleashes tornadoes and flooding in Maryland as the storm hammers the East Coast, inside the race to restore power in Louisiana, and crews brace for Caldor Fire a few miles from South Lake Tahoe.
00:00 Intro
02:14 Ida Slams East Coast
08:04 Explosive California Wildfire
09:39 Elijah McClain Death Charges
12:09 Americans Trapped In Afghanistan
13:56 Texas Abortion Law
16:26 Kids Returning To Class
Sep 2, 2021
Ida unleashes tornadoes and flooding in Maryland as the storm hammers the East Coast, inside the race to restore power in Louisiana, and crews brace for Caldor Fire a few miles from South Lake Tahoe.
00:00 Intro
02:14 Ida Slams East Coast
08:04 Explosive California Wildfire
09:39 Elijah McClain Death Charges
12:09 Americans Trapped In Afghanistan
13:56 Texas Abortion Law
16:26 Kids Returning To Class
