July 21, 2021
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CNN "CNN Live Event/special" - Transcript: Interview with Joe Biden
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 12, 2021
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Tweet - "This afternoon, I met with the Attorney General, law enforcement officials, and local leaders to discuss our comprehensive strategy to reduce gun crimes. We're committed to working together with state and local officials to keep Americans safe."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 12, 2021
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Tweet - "The surge in gun violence and violent crime over the last year and a half is unacceptable -- and we're carrying out our comprehensive strategy to combat it."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun violence has plagued our nation for too long -- and my Administration is taking action to end it. In that effort, I'm meeting with the Attorney General, law enforcement officials, and local leaders this afternoon to discuss our comprehensive strategy to reduce gun crimes."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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July 12, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden Discussing His Administration's Comprehensive Strategy to Reduce Gun Crimes
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "We cannot wait to act. Our Administration is taking action to prevent gun violence and ensure public safety."
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Kamala Harris
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June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "To combat gun violence and violent crime, we're going to: - Stem the flow of firearms - Advance community policing - Invest in evidence-based community violence interventions - Expand summer programming and employment opportunities"
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The fact is we've seen a surge in gun violence across the country since the beginning of the pandemic. It's unacceptable -- and we've got to take action to combat it. That's why we're announcing a comprehensive approach to prevent and respond to gun crime and ensure public safety."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 23, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden and Attorney General Garland on Gun Crime Prevention Strategy
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Today marks six years since a white supremacist took nine precious lives at Mother Emanuel in an act of domestic terrorism. We must honor their lives with action, including reducing gun violence and addressing domestic terrorism."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Five years ago, we suffered the deadliest attack affecting the LGBTQ+ community in our history. Within minutes, Pulse Nightclub turned from a place of acceptance and joy to a place of unspeakable pain. As we remember those we lost, we must recommit to honoring them with action."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Five years ago, 49 LGBTQ+ people and allies were enjoying an evening out at Pulse Nightclub. And then, in an instant, they were gone. Today, we remember those who died and their loved ones--and we recommit to building a world free from gun violence."
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Kamala Harris
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June 12, 2021
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Statement by President Joe Biden on the 5th Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "To all those who have lost someone to gun violence, I want you to know that @POTUS and I see you--and we will not stop working toward an America that is free from gun violence. #WearOrange"
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Kamala Harris
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June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "This Gun Violence Awareness Day, I'm wearing orange in honor of the Americans killed every day by gun violence and the survivors and families living with the consequences. It's a public health epidemic -- and it's time we end it. I urge Congress to take action to save lives."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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May 26, 2021
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Tweet - "We are still awaiting many of the details of this latest mass shooting in San Jose, but there are some things we know for sure. There are at least eight families who will never be whole again. Every life taken by a bullet pierces the soul of our nation. We must do more."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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May 26, 2021
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Tweet - "While the President and I await additional details on the latest mass shooting in San Jose, we know that eight, innocent victims were taken from us. And we grieve with their loved ones. The epidemic of gun violence in America must end. Congress must act."
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Kamala Harris
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May 26, 2021
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Statement of President Joe Biden on the Mass Shooting in San Jose
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 30, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Progress Made During the First 100 Days in Office
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Kamala Harris
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April 29, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 28, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden in Address to a Joint Session of Congress
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 28, 2021
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Tweet - "I will do everything in my power to protect the American people from the epidemic of gun violence. But it's time for Congress to act as well. This shouldn't be a Red vs. Blue issue. It's an American issue."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 23, 2021
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Tweet - "It is time for Congress to eliminate gun manufacturers' immunity from liability. I thank Congressman Schiff and Senator Blumenthal for their leadership, and urge Congress to swiftly repeal this immunity."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 16, 2021
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Mass Shooting in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 16, 2021
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Tweet - "Vice President Harris and I have been briefed on the mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. God bless the eight individuals we lost and their loved ones, and we pray for the wounded for their recovery. We can, and must, do more to reduce gun violence and save lives."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 16, 2021
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Tweet - "Our nation grieves with the families who lost loved ones in Indianapolis and we pray that those who were wounded recover quickly. As I said last week, we've had more tragedy than we can bear and solutions to prevent gun violence exist. @POTUS and I urge Congress to act."
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Kamala Harris
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April 10, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun violence in this country is an epidemic -- and it's long past time Congress take action."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Universal background checks are supported by the vast majority of Americans -- and the majority of gun owners. So let's be clear, this is not a partisan issue. It's an American issue."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "I want all those who have lost a loved one to gun violence to know: @POTUS and I will never, ever give up on this fight."
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Kamala Harris
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April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The solutions to curb gun violence already exist. All that is left is the will and the courage to act. And President Joe Biden has the will and the courage to act."
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Kamala Harris
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April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "We need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country. There's no reason somebody needs a weapon of war with 100 rounds in a magazine. None."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate should immediately pass the three House-passed bills to close loopholes in the gun background check system. That is one of the best tools we have right now to prevent gun violence and save lives."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "My Administration is taking initial steps to reduce gun violence, including: - Stopping the proliferation of ghost guns - Regulating pistols modified with a stabilizing brace - Helping states adopt red flag laws - Supporting community violence interventions"
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 8, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris on Gun Violence Prevention
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Kamala Harris
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April 8, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on Gun Violence Prevention
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Pres. Joe Biden
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April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health epidemic, and we cannot wait to address it. Today, @POTUS announced a set of initial actions to reduce gun violence of all forms--community violence, mass shootings, domestic violence, and suicide."
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Kamala Harris
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March 28, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure
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Pres. Joe Biden
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March 26, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival
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Pres. Joe Biden
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March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "A small business. A vigil. A neighborhood. A club. A party. A grocery store. In seven days there were seven mass shootings, as everyday gun violence has taken countless lives."
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Kamala Harris
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March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Jill and I are devastated for the lives that have been shattered by gun violence in Colorado. Less than a week after the horrific murders in Georgia, another American city is scarred by a senseless attack. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the survivors."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "We can ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. We can close loopholes in our gun background check system. This is not a partisan issue -- it's an American issue that will save lives. Congress needs to act."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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March 23, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
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Pres. Joe Biden
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March 23, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Shooting in Boulder, Colorado
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Pres. Joe Biden
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March 2, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm grateful House and Senate Democrats introduced legislation today to strengthen our background check system. I helped pass the Brady background check bill as a Senator -- and I'm committed to continuing that work and passing common-sense gun safety reforms as president."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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Feb. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the Parkland community, three years to the day after we lost seventeen innocent lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Gun violence remains an epidemic in neighborhoods across America. It's time for Congress to pass commonsense gun law reforms."
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Kamala Harris
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Feb. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Three years ago today, a lone gunman took the lives of 14 students and three educators in Parkland, Florida. In seconds, the lives of dozens of families were changed forever. As we mourn with the Parkland community, we mourn for all who have lost loved ones to gun violence."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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Feb. 14, 2021
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Statement by the President Three Years After the Parkland Shooting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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Jan. 8, 2021
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Tweet - ". @GabbyGiffords -- Your perseverance and immeasurable courage continue to inspire me and millions of others. I pledge to continue to work with you -- and with survivors, families, and advocates across the country -- to defeat the NRA and end our epidemic of gun violence."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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Jan. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "A decade ago today my dear friend @GabbyGiffords was wounded in a horrific attack that took six innocent lives. Since then she's courageously worked to keep our communities safe from gun violence. @JoeBiden and I join Gabby in this fight: let's end this epidemic once and for all."
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Kamala Harris
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Jan. 8, 2021
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Statement by President-elect Joe Biden on the 10th Anniversary of the Tucson Shooting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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