![]() I mean, for us, if you look at publicly available data, it’s only about 10 percent of our imports. And I think you’ve also seen European leaders talk about the need to reduce their reliance and to diversify.Īnd we are continuing to look at other options we could take right now to cut U.S. ![]() ![]() That’s why we’re surging LNG to Europe to help accelerate its diversification from Russian gas. That includes, of course, shutting down Nord Stream 2 or preventing Nord Stream 2 from operating. I would also note that we are also take - we have been taking steps to degrade Russia’s status as a leading energy supplier over time. So, as the President has said, we carved out payments for energy, trade, and transport from our financial sectors - sanctions with that in mind. It could also - it also has the potential to pad the pockets of President Putin, which is exactly what we are not trying to do. And that is certainly a big factor for the President in this - at this moment. And it’s as simple as: Less supply raises prices. And that would raise prices at the gas pump for the American people, around the world, because it would reduce the supply available. Well, our objective and the President’s objective has been to maximize impact on President Putin and Russia, while minimizing impact to us and our allies and partners.Īnd I know you’ve heard me say this a few times before, but we don’t have a strategic interest in reducing the global supply of energy. PSAKI: Yes, I think I do know what you’re trying to say. So why keep the carveout, you know, especially when oil - with the argument that Putin is bene- is going to not benefit from oil? You know what I’m trying to say. Pelosi has come out also in support of banning Russian oil. Q They’re already above 111, or so, dollars a barrel. With that, Colleen, why don’t you kick us off? So, congratulations, and thank you for all of your work on behalf of the American people. And she’s going on - I mean, you’ve already announced this I feel like I’m announcing news, but it’s been announced - to host “Weekend Edition” for NPR.Īs an NPR listener, I look forward to being in my sweatpants and coffee and listening to you this weekend. I also wanted to note, it is Ayesha Rascoe’s last day in the briefing room - (applause) - seat, before - yes, thank you for all of your work. The bill would not have been possible without bipartisan work, including from those members of Congress who will be in attendance today: Representatives Bustos and Representative Griffith, and Senator Gillibrand and Senator Graham. President Biden has long spoken against forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts, and today marks an important milestone in empowering survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment and protecting employee rights. This law will affect the more than 60 million workers who are subject to mandatory arbitration clauses in the workplace, often without realizing it until they come forward with a claim against their employer. The bill amends the Federal Arbitration Act to make it easier for victims of sexual assault or harassment to go to court instead of being forced into arbitration by their employer. As you all know, later today the President will sign the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. ![]() Just wanted to note one thing before we get started. (Laughter.) Just calling out some especially beautiful faces in the room. PSAKI: It’s so nice to see everybody’s beautiful faces. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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