Signing off from this account. Proud to have faced challenging world with so many colleagues determined to do good in the world. Thanks to NSC leadership, interagency counterparts, and VP team--especially @RebeccaLissner and Dean Lieberman. Honored to be in trenches with you all.
Wrapping up here in a few days. It has been an honor to serve @POTUS and @VP and to work alongside so many extraordinary public servants in the White House and across the Administration for the past four years. I look forward to staying engaged. Follow me soon at @PhilGordonDC.
Looking forward to joining Vice President Harris on final international trip – to thank our servicemembers and essential partners in three critical regions of the world. https://t.co/of7gqwuSSd
Great to meet with FirstGens@State’s leadership to discuss their work supporting first-generation college graduates @StateDept and across the U.S. government. These efforts contribute to recruitment of talent and ensure diverse perspectives in the U.S. foreign policy process.
Great to meet today with Foreign Minister Cho of the Republic of Korea.
We discussed North Korea’s recent provocations including its troubling ties with Russia, the ironclad U.S. commitment to the ROK, and progress in our historic trilateral partnership with Japan.
This package announced by the U.S. and its G7 partners will help unlock $50 billion backed by the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine without burdening U.S. taxpayers. More proof of enduring commitment to support Ukraine. https://t.co/xOiY5tGPR2
I met today with Oleksandra Matviichuk, whose vital work has shined a light on the brutality of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
@VP has clearly stated that Russia’s war crimes represent “an attack on our common humanity.” Her support for the people of Ukraine is unwavering.
The UN reports that no food has entered northern Gaza in nearly 2 weeks. Israel must urgently do more to facilitate the flow of aid to those in need. Civilians must be protected and must have access to food, water, and medicine. International humanitarian law must be respected.
Thanks to @EUAmbUS Neliupšienė for hosting me today. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss our essential cooperation with the EU on Ukraine, the Middle East, China, Africa, AI, climate, supply chains, trade and investment, and more.
Grateful to @PhilGordon46 for joining us EU Ambassadors for breakfast. We appreciate hearing about your time in @WhiteHouse + shared EU-US national security responsibilities, especially during this turbulent time. I'm glad we agree: Only working together will democracies prevail.
The people of Lebanon are facing an increasingly dire humanitarian situation. I am concerned about the security and well-being of civilians suffering in Lebanon and will continue working to help meet the needs of all civilians there.
To that end, the United States will provide nearly $157 million in additional assistance to the people of Lebanon for essential needs such as food, shelter, water, protection, and sanitation to help those who have been displaced by the recent conflict. This additional support brings total U.S. assistance to Lebanon over the last year to over $385 million.
I met today with Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian American community leaders to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. Full readout: https://t.co/M8lumlJX1t
Great to meet this week with Minister @DrSJaishankar of India. We took stock of important progress in the U.S.-India relationship, including our growing defense and technology cooperation. We also discussed regional security issues in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.
This morning, President Biden convened a meeting with Vice President Harris and their national security team to discuss Iranian plans to imminently launch a significant ballistic missile attack against Israel. They reviewed the status of U.S. preparations to help Israel defend against these attacks and protect U.S. personnel in the region.
.@POTUS and @VP are committed to ensuring that additional humanitarian assistance—including nutrition, access to drinking water, and health care—reaches innocent Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank. Important and welcome announcement today from @USAID.
During my seventh meeting with President Zelenskyy, I made clear: President Biden and I will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people and work to ensure Ukraine remains a free, democratic, and independent nation.
Great to meet today with Foreign Minister @GLandsbergis of Lithuania. We discussed Ukraine, China, European security, democracy, and the @VP’s strong commitment to NATO and the security of our Baltic Allies.