Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Italian Senate President Pietro Grasso

Vice President Biden met this morning with the Senator Pietro Grasso, President of the Italian Senate. The two leaders discussed their shared commitments to countering terrorism and organized crime, strengthening regional security from North Africa to Afghanistan, and creating new jobs and economic growth on both side of the Atlantic, including through the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The Vice President affirmed that the U.S. partnership with Italy is one of the strongest links between the United States and Europe and praised Senator Grasso for his vision in helping prioritize and advance those legislative reforms that would put Italy on a path of growth and stability. The Vice President and Senator Grasso also discussed recent reports of alleged U.S. intelligence activities. The Vice President made clear that the Administration is reviewing the way that we gather intelligence to ensure that we properly balance protecting the security concerns of our citizens and allies with the privacy concerns that all people share.

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release

October 24, 2013

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Minister of Strategic Affairs and International Relations Yuval Steinitz of Israel

Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs and International Relations, Dr. Yuval Steinitz, discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues with the Vice President in his office today. They reiterated their mutual commitment to a strong, unshakable partnership between the United States and Israel.

The White House

Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release

October 23, 2013

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Breakfast with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Vice President Biden hosted breakfast this morning for Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minister on his historic election in May, which led to the first democratic transfer of power between elected governments in Pakistan's history. The Vice President reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in support of a strong, democratic, prosperous Pakistan. The Vice President affirmed to the Prime Minister that together we must continue to combat terrorism and violent extremism and work to strengthen regional and global security. The Vice President and Prime Minister also discussed many of the economic and development challenges that Pakistan faces and the steps the Prime Minister is taking to address them.

West Wing Week 10/18/13 or, "The Shutdown Edition: The End"

October 18, 2013 | 5:07 | Public Domain

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, the government shutdown came to an end, and the nation averted default. That's October 11th to October 17th or "The Shutdown Edition: The End"

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West Wing Week 10/18/13 or, "The Shutdown Edition: The End"

Adam Garber

October 18, 2013
02:30 PM EST

This week, the government shutdown came to an end, and the nation averted default. That's October 11th to October 17th or "The Shutdown Edition: The End"

Vice President Biden Welcomes EPA Employees Back to Work

Megan Slack

October 17, 2013
04:37 PM EST

With government back open for business this morning, Vice President Biden stopped by the Environmental Protection Agency to greet employees as they returned to work.

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West Wing Week: 10/11/13 or "The Shutdown Edition: Week Two"

October 10, 2013 | 4:11 | Public Domain

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, the President continued to call for the House to reopen the government -- by passing a continuing resolution -- and avoid an economic shutdown, by raising the debt limit. That's October 4th to October 10th or "The Shutdown Edition: Week Two."

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Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release

October 10, 2013

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Finance Minister Yair Lapid of Israel

Vice President Biden met today at the White House with Finance Minister Yair Lapid of Israel who is visiting Washington, D.C. for the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. They were joined by Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew and White House Middle East Coordinator Phil Gordon. In a wide ranging conversation, the Vice President and Minister Lapid discussed Israel’s economy as well as regional issues, including recent developments with regard to Iran, Israel’s negotiations with the Palestinians, and the importance of strengthened economic cooperation between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

West Wing Week: 10/04/13 or "#JustVote and End This Shutdown"

October 04, 2013 | 3:19 | Public Domain

This week, the House of Representatives shut down the government, the President continued to urge them to pass a resolution to open the government back up, and the Health Insurance Marketplace opened for business under the Affordable Care Act. That's September 27th to October 3rd, or "Just vote, and end this shutdown."

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West Wing Week 09/27/13 or, "42 44"

September 27, 2013 | Public Domain

Welcome to this week's West Wing Week, this week we take you from Pennsylvania Ave to the heartland of America, to the Rocky Mountains, to the Big Apple and south of the boarder for a packed week of travel with the President and Vice President.

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