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President Biden on Why He is Renominating Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
November 22, 2021 19:37 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBPresident Biden on why he's renominating Jerome Powell: "Put directly, at this moment of both enormous potential and enormous uncertainty for our economy we need stability and independence at the Federal Reserve."
President Biden Nominating Jerome Powell
November 22, 2021 19:36 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBPresident Biden: "Today I am nominating Jerome Powell for a second term as Chair of the Federal Reserve. I'm nominating Lael Brainard to take the position as Vice-Chair of the Federal Reserve."
President Biden on Tragedy in Wisconsin
November 22, 2021 19:35 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBPresident Biden on the tragedy in Waukesha, WI: "My administration is monitoring the situation very closely."
Sen. Marshall Upset at NDAA Amendment Process
November 19, 2021 21:47 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBSen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) spoke on the Senate floor about what he says is an unfair process by which the Senate is considering amendments on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
President Biden Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys
November 19, 2021 21:45 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBPresident Joe Biden in the White House Rose Garden issued the traditional presidential pardon for this year's two selected turkeys, named Peanut Butter and Jelly. Before talking about everything we should be thankful for, he cracked a few jokes, also a tradition.
WH Press Secretary Psaki on VP Harris in Power
November 19, 2021 21:41 - 1 minute - 989 KBAt the White House daily briefing, Press Secretary Jen Psaki talked about the historic nature of President Biden temporarily transferring power to Vice President Harris before he went under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy during his physical.
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) on Build Back Better Vote
November 18, 2021 22:26 - 1 minute - 1.64 MB@LeaderHoyer: "We are working at completing the Build Back Better Act today...It is my hope that we will complete this legislation today."
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Potential Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Games
November 18, 2021 22:25 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MB@PressSec Jen Psaki responds to a question about POTUS earlier saying he's considering a potential diplomatic boycott of Beijing games.
Confirmation Hearing for Comptroller of Currency
November 18, 2021 22:24 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MB@SenJohnKennedy: "I don't know whether to call you professor or comrade." Comptroller of Currency nominee Saule Omarova: "Senator, I'm not a communist. I do not subscribe to that ideology. I could not choose where I was born."
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Reading Censure of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
November 17, 2021 21:58 - 44 seconds - 698 KB@SpeakerPelosi: "The House has resolved that Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona be censured...and is hereby removed from the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Oversight and Reform."
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) Full Remarks During House Debate on his Censure
November 17, 2021 20:25 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBComplete remarks by Rep. Paul Gosar (@RepGosar) during House debate on his censure. "I do not espouse violence towards anyone. I never have. It was not my purpose to make anyone upset."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Full Remarks on Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) Censure
November 17, 2021 20:24 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBComplete remarks by @RepAOC @AOC during U.S. House Debate on Resolution to Censure Rep. Paul Gosar. "What is so hard, what is so hard about saying that this is wrong? This is not about me. This is not about Rep. Gosar. But, this is about what we are willing to accept."
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) q&a Sec. Mayorkas on Illegal Border Crossings
November 16, 2021 20:36 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBThe exchange between Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC & @DHSgov@SecMayorkas on the number of illegal crossings and undocumented people in the U.S. in 2021. Sen. Graham: "Of the 1.7 million, how many people are still here?" Sec. Mayorkas: "I would estimate, approximately 375,000."
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TZ) q&a Sec. of DHS Mayorkas on Settlements to Migrants
November 16, 2021 20:34 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MB@SenTedCruz: "Do you think it is a good idea to pay illegal immigrants 4½ times what we pay the family of a service member who's killed in combat? Will we get more illegal immigration or less illegal immigration?" @SecMayorkas: "I do not think it would be a pull factor."
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) on Retirement and Conviction
November 16, 2021 20:33 - 1 minute - 1.19 MB@SenatorLeahy on retirement and the conviction that brought him to Washington; "that the brighter horizons of tomorrow hold the hope of the future and the privilege I feel to serve in this body and trying to guide our wonderful country toward the future."
President Joe Biden at Today's Infrastructure Bill Signing
November 15, 2021 21:25 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBPresident Biden: "The world has changed and we have to be ready. My fellow Americans, today I want you to know we hear you and we see you. The bill I'm about to sign into law is proof that despite the cynics, Democrats and Republicans can come together and deliver results."
Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) on today's Infrastructure Bill Signing
November 15, 2021 21:24 - 52 seconds - 826 KBEarlier today at the White House Senator Rob Portman of Ohio delivered remarks on the infrastructure bill signing.
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) Announces Retirement
November 15, 2021 19:44 - 1 minute - 1.38 MB@SenatorLeahy: "It is time to put down the gavel. It is time to pass the torch...It is time to come home."
Rep. Castor on tax break for union made EV's
November 12, 2021 21:34 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBRep. Cathy Castor (D-FL) is asked about Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) saying he opposes a proposed $4,500 federal tax credit for union-made electric vehicles because he thinks they're "wrong" and "not American."
Sec of State Blinken on how U.S. will deal with Taliban
November 12, 2021 21:32 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBSecretary of State Blinken announces that all U.S. citizens in Afghanistan who wish to, and are ready to, leave have been offered assistance. He also says Qatar will be the U.S. protecting power in Afghanistan.
WH Press Sec Psaki on FDA Commissioner nomination
November 12, 2021 21:29 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is asked about President Biden's nominee to be FDA Commissioner, Robert Califf, who served in that position in the final year of the Obama Administration.
Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder, on a Fragile Earth
November 11, 2021 22:50 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBAmazon founder Jeff Bezos, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines joined a discussion about U.S. policy in space. Mr. Bezos discussed "a fragile earth".
Vice President Harris Speaks with Reporters in Paris
November 11, 2021 22:49 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBVice President Harris speaks briefly with reporters about her goals during her visit to France and her meeting with French President Macron.
President Biden Delivers Remarks at Arlington National Cemetery
November 11, 2021 22:48 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBPresident Biden delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.
WH Dept. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Turkey Pardoning
November 09, 2021 20:32 - 30 seconds - 485 KB@tamarakeithNPR: "Will the president be pardoning turkeys this year?" @KJP46: "It is a regular tradition, so I’m assuming that will be happening. I don’t have any news or any schedule to share with you on that particular pardoning of the turkey event."
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Build Back Better
November 09, 2021 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB@SpeakerPelosi to @MrDanZak on Build Back Better: "Yes, we intend, that is our plan, to pass the bill the week of November 15th."
GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy on Dems not being able to agree on social spending package
November 05, 2021 22:19 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spoke to reporters about the ongoing negotiations among Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) and the House Democratic moderates and progressives to reach consensus on a social spending bill.
Speaker Pelosi on budget bill vote plans
November 05, 2021 22:15 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBSpeaker Pelosi (D-CA) spoke to reporters on the path forward for votes in the House on President Biden's social spending proposal and a bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Colin Powell's son on their last moments together
November 05, 2021 22:14 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBMichael Powell recounts holding his the hand of his dad, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, on the last night of his life.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA): "We're going to pass both bills."
November 04, 2021 19:56 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB.@SpeakerPelosi answers questions on pending legislation: "We're going to pass both bills."
Dr. Anthony Fauci on COVID-19 "I think eradication is out."
November 04, 2021 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBDr. Anthony Fauci to @SenTinaSmith: "I think eradication is out. We've only eradicated one virus in history for humans and that's smallpox."
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to Dr. Anthony Fauci "I think it's time that you resign"
November 04, 2021 19:52 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBSen. @RandPaul to Dr. Fauci: "Until you accept responsibility, we're not going to get anywhere close to trying to prevent another lab leak of this dangerous sort of experiment. You won't admit that it's dangerous, and for that lack of judgment, I think it's time that you resign."
WH COVID-19 Director: 'It’s a sigh of relief.'
November 03, 2021 19:08 - 51 seconds - 812 KBWhite House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients: "Vaccines for kids ages 5 through 11 is a landmark moment in our vaccination campaign. The first mother to get her child vaccinated last night captured it well: 'It’s a sigh of relief.'"
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) : "I guess I can’t be surprised, the morning after Republicans win across the nation, the media wants to try to find division."
November 03, 2021 19:07 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MB@GOPLeader McCarthy answers questions on former President Donald Trump: "I guess I can’t be surprised, the morning after Republicans win across the nation, the media wants to try to find division."
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-VA) "Last night's victory in Virginia proves that the voices of parents matter."
November 03, 2021 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBRep. @virginiafoxx: "Last night's victory in Virginia proves that the voices of parents matter. It proves that parents will not and cannot be silenced. Education is at the forefront of voters' minds because it matters."
President Joe Biden on COP26 & China
November 02, 2021 20:07 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBPresident Biden on China's absence from #COP26: "It just is a gigantic issue and they've walked away. How do you do that and claim to be able to have any leadership now? Same with Putin and Russia."
Sen. Min. Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Build Back Better "The ideal solution would be to not pass it."
November 02, 2021 19:17 - 1 minute - 1.66 MB@LeaderMcConnell on #BuildBackBetter: "This is a bill America does not want and does not need. The ideal solution would be to not pass it. But if it's to pass, it'll be written by Manchin and/or Sinema."
Sen. Maj. Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY): "I'm pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to lower prescription drug prices for seniors and families in the Build Back Better legislation."
November 02, 2021 19:15 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MB@SenSchumer: "I'm pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to lower prescription drug prices for seniors and families in the Build Back Better legislation."
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) "Holding this bill hostage is not going to work in getting my support for the reconciliation bill."
November 01, 2021 19:22 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB@Sen_JoeManchin (D-WV) on bipartisan infrastructure bill: "Holding this bill hostage is not going to work in getting my support for the reconciliation bill."
Prince Charles at #COP26 "The scale and scope of the threat we face call for a global systems-level solution"
November 01, 2021 17:10 - 43 seconds - 674 KBPrince Charles at #COP26: "The scale and scope of the threat we face call for a global systems-level solution based on radically transforming our current fossil fuel-based economy to one that is genuinely renewable and sustainable."
President Joe Biden at #COP26 "This is the challenge of our collective lifetimes"
November 01, 2021 17:07 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBPresident Biden at #COP26: "This is the challenge of our collective lifetimes, the existential threat to human existence as we know it. And every day we delay, the cost of inaction increases."
Speaker Nancy Pelosi "The text is there for you to review"
October 28, 2021 19:24 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB@SpeakerPelosi: "For those who said, 'I want to see text,' the text is there for you to review, for you to complain about, for you to add to or subtract from, whatever it is. And we'll see what consensus emerges from that."
GOP House Leader "No longer a Congress where the ideas compete."
October 28, 2021 18:40 - 1 minute - 996 KB@GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy: "This is no longer a Congress where the best ideas compete. They're now competing for a vote based upon when Air Force One lands in Rome."
President Joe Biden on Infrastructure Framework
October 28, 2021 18:38 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBPresident Biden: "For most of the 20th century, we led the world by a significant margin because we invested in our people … but somewhere along the way, we stopped investing in ourselves, investing in our people."
AG Merrick Garland on January 6th Investigation
October 27, 2021 19:33 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBAttorney General Merrick Garland to @SenWhitehouse on January 6th: "The investigation is being conducted by the prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney's office and by the FBI field office. We have not constrained them in any way."
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) q&a AG Merrick Garland on School Board Memo
October 27, 2021 19:32 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBRemarks from @SenTomCotton and Attorney Merrick General Garland on school board memo.
400 Million Shots in Americans Arms Since POTUS Biden's First Day
October 27, 2021 19:30 - 50 seconds - 782 KBWhite House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients: "Today we will hit 400 million shots in arms since the president's first day in office. 400 million shots in 9 months."
Pfizer's Dr. Gruber on Covid-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11 before the FDA
October 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.84 MBDr. William Gruber, M.D.FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS Senior Vice President, Vaccine Clinical Res. And Development Pfizer Inc explains the vaccine for children ages 5-11 to the FDA panel earlier today.
No Americans Left Behind in Afghanistan
October 26, 2021 19:58 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MB@SenJoniErnst asks if Americans behind were left behind. @ColinKahl: We did not leave Americans behind. They continue to get out. Gen. Mingus: Yes ma'am, the last airplane left the evening of the 30th, the morning of 31st. Ernst: Thank you for your straight-forward answer.
Democrats Say Deal Could Happen Today
October 26, 2021 19:56 - 12 seconds - 197 KBQ: "How close are you?" Lawmaker: "Today."