Pool Reports by Reagan Reese, Daily Caller
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| September 23, 2024 10:19 |
In-town pool report #1: gathering for Gotham FC visit. Good morning, all. I will be your in-town pooler today. The pool is gathering at 10:18 am at the Palm Room Doors for the president's remarks at the NWSL Gotham FC visit. The president is expected to speak around 10:30 a.m. Those remarks will be streamed here: |
| September 23, 2024 10:40 |
In-town pool report #2: the president’s remarks. From the White House. The President is delivering remarks and welcoming Gotham F.C.to the White House to celebrate their 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship win. Speaking Program Attendees |
| September 23, 2024 10:53 |
In-town pool report #3: Gotham FC visit, answers question on UNGA The women's soccer team entered at 10:36 to the song "All I do Is Win." The president entered the East Room at 10:38. At the front, there is a jersey with Biden's name on it and the number 46. There is also a signed soccer ball and a trophy. He began speaking immediately upon entering. Those remarks are on the White House website. Upon exiting the president was asked "What's your main goal at UNGA?" He replied, "come and listen." He exited at 10:50 as "We are the champions" was playing. |
| September 23, 2024 | [APP Note: Report #4 does not exist or was not received by the APP.] |
| September 23, 2024 12:24 |
In-town pool report #5: Gathering for UAE Greet The pool is gathering now for the UAE greet. |
| September 23, 2024 12:26 |
In-town pool report #6: Biden greets UAE President UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan pulled up to the South Lawn at 12:22. Biden waved to the press after having a brief conversation with the UAE president. He did not answer shouted questions about whether he could get a ceasefire deal done or whether the Israeli attacks on Lebanon justified. The greeting was less than three minutes long. We are now moving into the Oval Office for the bilateral meeting. |
| September 23, 2024 12:53 |
In-town pool report #7: bilateral with UAE President The pool entered the Oval Office at 12:29 pm. Please check against the transcript, the president was difficult to hear. The president spoke for about two minutes. He said the "UAE is the nation of trail blazers." Adding that it is 'something we have in common" and it is "the corner stone of our growing cooperation" between the two nations. On the situation in Lebanon and Israel: "My team has been in constant contact with their counterparts, and we're working to deescalate in a way that allows people to return to their home safely," Biden said, adding that he has been briefed on the situation in Lebanon and Israel. The UAE president spoke next and reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to America and looked forward to discussing their relationship. The bilateral ended at 12:33 pm with a handshake between the two leaders. The president did not take any questions, it was difficult to hear over the crosstalk. Thank you to my fellow poolers for helping manage the crowded Oval Office and determine Biden's remarks. Here is my otter link: |
| September 23, 2024 12:55 |
In-town pool report #8: lunch lid and additional information on bilat A lunch lid was called until 2:20pm. From the White House: The President held a bilateral meeting with His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates. U.S. Delegation U.A.E. Delegation |
| September 23, 2024 14:36 |
In-town pool #9: Gathering for departure We are now gathering at the Palm Room doors for the president's departure to NYC. |
| September 23, 2024 14:57 |
In-town pool report #10: Biden departure + no questions The president exited the Oval Office at 2:50 and boarded Marine One at 2:51. He did not approach the press as he walked across the South Lawn, though he did wave to the press. Marine One took off at 2:55. That's it from me. I will pass on any information I receive about the AF1 gaggle. |
| September 23, 2024 14:58 |
In-town pool report #11: traveling with the president Per the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews: Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs |
| September 23, 2024 15:44 |
In-town pool report #12: AF1 Gaggle Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will gaggle aboard AF1 at 3:45pm EDT. You can stream the audio here: |
Pool Reports below by Jihan Abdalla, The National
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| September 23, 2024 11:25 |
Foreign pool report #1 Good morning everyone, Below please find some useful information and background about today's visit. If you have any additional questions, please let me know. US President Joe Biden will host UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the White House today, September 23, 2024. He is due to arrive at 12:20, and meet Mr Biden in the Oval office at 12:30. Mr Biden has met Sheikh Mohamed on several previous occasions, but this is his first official visit to the White House in his new role and the first by any sitting UAE president. The White House and the UAE embassy in Washington both called the visit "historic". During his visit, Sheikh Mohamed will also meet Vice President Kamala Harris as well as other senior US officials, members of Congress and business leaders. Sheikh Mohamed is accompanied by Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Yousef al Otaiba, ambassador to the United States and Minister of state, as well as other officials and dignitaries, the UAE's embassy in Washington said. Previous meetings Mr Biden met Sheikh Mohamed, who was elected president in May 2022, in Jeddah that same year and at the G20 summit in New Delhi in 2023. Sheikh Mohamed met Ms Harris during Cop28, which was held in the UAE. He also met her during the late president Sheikh Khalifa's funeral in May 2022. Mr Biden invited Sheik Mohamed to come to Washington in July 2022. From the White House The White House said that the two leaders would discuss several bilateral and regional matters, including efforts "to strengthen regional stability and reduce tensions". The meeting will focus on areas of deepening co-operation on advanced technology, artificial intelligence, investments, and space exploration, the White House said, as well as co-ordinating efforts on security, defence, and counter-terrorism. They will also continue to collaborate on addressing the climate crisis and energy transition. Additional background The meeting will focus on fostering bilateral economic and technological ties as well as tackle regional developments, including the war in Gaza. This will be a two-pronged meeting, with discussions on how American businesses and Emirati businesses can co-operate, invest, and make more economic deals going forward, as well as a discussion about the status of the Abraham Accords and regional dynamics. It is also going to include a conversation about whether the Emirates will participate in any efforts to rebuild Gaza after the war ends. Last week, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said the UAE would not support Israel in its "day after" plan in Gaza without the establishment of a Palestinian state. The UAE has emerged as an instrumental regional actor in addressing the humanitarian fallout from the ongoing war in Gaza, donating thousands of tonnes of aid, temporary shelters and medical equipment. It has sent medical teams to Gaza's hospitals and received dozens of wounded and sick Gazans for treatment in the UAE. Ties between the two countries date back to for over 50 years. Last week, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, called the US "our most important strategic relationship". Economy Bilateral economic and commercial ties are likely to be a key area that the UAE will want to highlight on this visit. Mr Gargash has said the US-UAE relationship is no longer about "oil and defence", pointing to the fact that some 60,000 Americans live in the UAE, that the two countries maintain tens of billions of trade a year, and that there are 142 flights a week from the UAE to the US. Economists will be watching whether there will be any big sovereign wealth fund investment announcements, new partnerships, or an expansion of existing partnerships. There have been a number of recent high-profile deals between US and UAE companies. In April, Microsoft announced that it was investing $1.5 million in G42, a technology firm based in the UAE. The AI firm operates data centres in the Middle East and elsewhere. It has built Jais, which is considered the world's leading Arabic-language AI model. And last week G42 and US chipmaker Nvidia announced a deal to work on climate tech. Biography Sheikh Mohamed, 63, became President of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi in May 2022. He is sometimes referred to by his initials, MBZ or MbZ. Sheikh Mohamed is the third son of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was the first president of the UAE and the 16th ruler of Abu Dhabi. Climate Last year, the UAE hosted Cop28, the UN Climate Change Conference, in Dubai. During the summit, the UAE pledged $100 million towards a new fund that would help developing nations impacted by climate change. |
| September 23, 2024 12:30 |
Foreign pool report #2 - Arrival Greetings, UAE’s president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan arrived by motorcade at 12:22. US President Joe Biden greeted him and did not answer to shouted questions. They briefly waved. |
| September 23, 2024 12:43 |
Foreign pool report #3 - Full quotes Greetings, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan began speaking from the Oval Office, in Arabic, through an interpreter at 12:32. "Your excellency Mr President, I am pleased to meet with you once again and would like to thank you for the warm reception. I look forward to continue to discuss the relationship between our two nations. And I would like to reaffirm that the United Arab Emirates as affirmed an unwavering commitment to work with the United States for the sake of deepening the strategic partnership between our two nations. Once again Mr President I am pleased to meet you and I extend to you and the American people the best of wishes." The two leaders then shook hands and did not answer any of the shouted questions. |
Pool Reports below by Yasmeen Abutaleb, The Washington Post
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| September 23, 2024 15:10 |
Out of town pool report #1 - JBA Hello, I'm your out-of-town pooler today for the president’s trip to New York for the UN General Assembly. President Biden arrived at JBA at 3:05 pm and descended the steps of Marine One at 3:07 pm. He waved to the pool but did not come over to take questions. He took the short stairs up Air Force One. We will be wheels up to New York shortly. From the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route to John F. Kennedy International Airport: Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs |
| September 23, 2024 15:18 |
Out of town pool report #2 - wheels up We are wheels up to New York as of 3:18 pm. The Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will gaggle during the flight. |
| September 23, 2024 16:00 |
Out of town pool report #3 - NY arrival Air Force One touched down in Queens at 3:58 pm. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre gaggled on the flight for about 10 minutes and took questions on escalation in the Middle East, Biden's UNGA speech and Ukraine. |
| September 23, 2024 16:17 |
Out of town pool report #4 President Biden descended Air Force One at 4:15 pm. Pool is loading into helicopters for the short trip to NYC. |
| September 23, 2024 16:41 |
Out of town pool report #5 President Biden arrived at Wall Street landing zone at 4:38 pm. He walked straight to the beast after descending Marine One. Pool is loading into vans and heading to our next destination. Belatedly, a list of travelers from the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Wall Street Landing Zone: Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs |
| September 23, 2024 16:55 |
Out of town pool report #6 From the White House: Traveling with the President via motorcade: Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs |
| September 23, 2024 17:14 |
Out of town pool report #7 - OTR stop From the White House: The President is making a surprise appearance at the Clinton Global Initiative.The First Lady is participating in a conversation on the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research with Chelsea Clinton and Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President of the Morehouse School of Medicine. |
| September 23, 2024 17:52 |
Out of town pool report #8 - Clinton Initiative President Biden came out with former President Bill Clinton and they were joined on stage by former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. They came on stage after a panel discussion that Chelsea Clinton hosted with First Lady Jill Biden. Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and Jill Biden stood with the two former presidents as Bill Clinton delivered remarks. Bill Clinton touted Biden's accomplishments as president before presenting him with the 2024 Clinton Global Citizen Award. Biden appeared visibly moved, putting his hand over his face when Clinton made the announcement. Here is a rough transcription of Clinton and Biden's remarks. Please check against the transcript. Bill Clinton: "It is now my honor to welcome my friend of 40 years" who has fought to make the world a better place. Bill Clinton touted Biden's accomplishments, including his work on the pandemic, defending democracy in the U.S. and around the world and creating jobs. "I am personally proud of him for standing by the people of Ukraine." Also mentioned passage of what he called the most significant climate legislation. Said the two of them worked to ban assault weapons 30 years ago and mentioned that Biden signed the most significant gun legislation since. "He's provided a playbook for getting things done. So we honor him today, not just for what he has done but the way he has done it." Biden: "We have something in common. We both married way above our station." Biden thanked Hillary Clinton for speaking fervently and passionately about him. "I love you," he told her. Recounted when he was ill many years ago with a cranial aneurysm, he asked everyone in the OR "Will all the Democrats please raise their hand?" He called himself a "congenital optimist" about this country. Biden was then presented the award and the five posed for a picture together. |
| September 23, 2024 17:59 |
Out of town pool report #9 Some more background on the Clinton Global Citizen Award from the White House: The President is receiving the Clinton Global Citizen Award. About the Clinton Global Citizen Award: Established in 2007 by Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, the Clinton Global Citizen Award recognizes global leaders who take action to improve the state of the world. In 2023, the Clinton Global Citizen Award was conferred to First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska for her awe-inspiring leadership and service to Ukrainians and democracy everywhere. In 2022, the Clinton Global Citizen Award was conferred to Dolores Huerta for her trailblazing lifetime of public service advocating for the dignity and fundamental human rights of women, children, and working class people worldwide. In 2013, then-Vice President Joe Biden served as a guest presenter to award Mayor Michael Bloomberg with the Clinton Global Citizen Award, recognizing his leadership in public service. Other winners have included Muhammad Yunus, Jon Bon Jovi, Malala Yousafzai, Leonardo DiCaprio and Luis Alberto Moreno. |
| September 23, 2024 18:27 |
Out of town pool report #10 - lid And we have a lid at 6:21 pm. Have a great night, all! |
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Pool Reports of September 23, 2024 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/374353