Pool Reports by S.V. Dáte, HuffPost
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| June 22, 2023 08:15 |
WH pool report 1 -- India day Good morning from a gloomy and damp first full day of summer in the nation's capital, where all the lampposts surrounding campus are decked out in US and the orange and green Indian flags in honor of the state visit of Prime Minister Modi. Attached for your convenience is the schedule per the daily guidance from last night. Will update with any changes as they are announced. EDT 8:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 9:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT, THE FIRST LADY, THE VICE PRESIDENT, and THE SECOND GENTLEMAN greet Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India for the Official Arrival Ceremony 10:45 AM THE PRESIDENT holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India 12:45 PM THE PRESIDENT and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India will deliver remarks and take questions from the press 6:30 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY greet Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India on arrival for the State Dinner 6:55 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in a photo opportunity with Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India at the Grand Staircase on the occasion of the State Dinner 8:45 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY host Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India for a State Dinner; THE VICE PRESIDENT and THE SECOND GENTLEMAN attend |
| June 22, 2023 09:01 |
WH pool report 2 — South Lawn scene Pool was led out to the South Lawn for the 10 am arrival ceremony. A stage with a lectern has been set up just south of the South Portico, with a clear area ahead of it (where Marine 1 typically lands). To the sides and behind the press riser are roped off areas where thousands of invited guests — the vast majority, it appears, Indian-American - have gathered. Many are waving small Indian and US flags. Some were chanting "Modi, Modi." Orchestral music is coming over the loudspeakers (Battle Hymn of the Republic right now) as a light drizzle comes down. This is an open press event that is also being streamed on the WH web site. |
| June 22, 2023 09:38 |
WH pool report 3 — guest list for arrival ceremony Per the WH press office: The President and the First Lady are welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for the Official Arrival Ceremony. Attendees U.S. Official Delegation India Official Delegation Speaking Program Pre-Program Performances |
| June 22, 2023 10:04 |
WH pool report 4 — 2 min warning For Modi arrival. |
| June 22, 2023 10:10 |
WH pool report 5 — Modi arrival Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is staying at Blair House a few hundred feet down Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House, arrived at the South Lawn via motorcade at 1008, taking the long way around. Minutes before, rows of soldiers, sailors, Marines, members of the Coast Guard, filled in ahead of the stage in full dress uniform. Modi was greeted by President Biden and the first lady in front of the South Portico, who had emerged from the building just before Modi's SUV pulled up. They have taken the stage after visiting briefly with their top aides assembled just off the to the side. This event is open press and being streamed on the WH web site. As a reminder. |
| June 22, 2023 10:42 |
WH pool report 6 — remarks over The president began speaking at 1016. He welcomed Modi back to the White House, saying that the US-India relationship would be among the defining ones of the 21st century. (An interpreter followed each paragraph or so with a Hindi translation.) He spoke of the Quad partnership and its importance for the Indo-Pacific, of working together on issues from health care and climate change to countering Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "As democracies, we can tap into the talents of all our people." He called freedom of expression and religious diversity core principles of both nations. Biden mentioned the Indian diaspora, some 7,000 of whom were in attendance, which includes VP Kamala Harris. Modi took the lectern at 1028, speaking mainly in Hindi, which was translated periodically. He thanked the president for the state dinner invitation, his first since becoming prime minister in 2014. Modi said both countries took pride in their diversities and shared basic democratic values. He mentioned that he would making his second address to a joint meeting of Congress later this afternoon. "I am deeply grateful for this honor," he said through the interpreter. He finished at 1037, and the two men stepped off the stage at 1039. Note from before the speeches: as the Marine band played the Indian national anthem, most of the guests knew all the words and along. CORRECTION FROM PVS POOL REPORT: Modi is staying at the Willard Hotel a few blocks away, not at Blair House, per the White House press office. |
| June 22, 2023 10:51 |
WH pool report 7 — awaiting entry into Oval Pool was escorted to the Rose Garden, where we await the president and the prime minister to enter the Oval Office for their bilateral meeting. |
| June 22, 2023 11:07 |
WH pool report 8 — Oval — no questions The president and prime minister spoke from prepared notes for 10 minutes about cooperation and democracies. The prime minister did not respond to a question about the treatment of Muslims in India. Quotes to come. |
| June 22, 2023 11:12 |
WH pool report 9 -- Hunter Q, bilat participants After your pooler was strongly encouraged to leave the Oval, a photographer asked the president how Hunter was doing. The president responded with thumbs up and a nod. Per the WH press office: The President is participating in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India. U.S. Restricted Delegation India Restricted Delegation |
| June 22, 2023 12:53 |
WH pool report 9A -- CORREX to Hunter Q asker affiliation, plus unrelated yoga comment The person asking the question was an ABC News journalist, not a stills photographer. A photographer, as he was standing with all his gear, was told by Biden that he obviously needed to be in good shape to be a photographer. Modi then suggested to the photographer that he try yoga. Your pooler has learned. |
| June 22, 2023 11:32 |
WH pool report 10 -- details from Oval, quotes The president, in a navy suit, and the prime minister, in traditional Indian tunic and trousers and a blue pullover, entered the Oval Office at 1050 after walking down the West Wing colonnade. Pool was led in at 1053, and the two were seated. Biden, reading from a large note card, spoke about his first visit with Modi 10 years ago as vice president, when he said that India and the United States would have to build a relationship small step by small step. "Over the past 10 years, those small steps have transformed into large progress," he said, pausing periodically so an interpreter could translate into Hindi. "I look forward to discussing how we can strengthen our partnership and build a future together worthy of both our peoples, one grounded on democracy, human rights, freedom and the rule of law." Modi, reading in Hindi from notes from a two-ring binder, again thanked Biden for the invitation. An interpreter translated into English. "In today's rapidly changing global situation, all eyes are on the two largest democracies in the world: America and India." The pool was escorted out at 1103. |
| June 22, 2023 11:54 |
WH pool report 10a -- PM Modi's attire Your pooler's dad informs that the prime minister's outfil is known as an achkan. |
| June 22, 2023 12:00 |
WH pool report 11 -- expanded bilat Per the WH press office: The President is participating in an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India. U.S. Delegation India Delegation |
| June 22, 2023 12:05 |
WH pool report 12 -- 1215 is new the new 1200 Per the WH press office, the noon gather time for the "remarks and questions" event has slipped to 1215. |
| June 22, 2023 13:12 |
WH pool report 13 -- East Room The pool has been brought into the East Room for the remarks and questions event on the agenda, which previously had been known colloquially as a "press conference." There are two lecterns on the podium, about 10 feet apart, each bearing the presidential seal, and each with an Indian and US flag behind it. The lectern on the left, looking from the audience, has two teleprompter screens arranged to each side. There are some 60 seats arranged on either side of the central aisle, one for US press, the other for Indian press. |
| June 22, 2023 13:38 |
WH pool report 14 -- 2 minute warning To the news conference. Reminder that this is being carried on the WH web site and possibly other information channels. |
| June 22, 2023 13:41 |
WH pool report 15 -- news conference start President Biden and Prime Minister Modi entered the room at 1341. The event is being carried on the White House web site. |
| June 22, 2023 14:09 |
WH pool report 16 -- Modi claims no discrimination in India In response to a question from a US reporter about discrimination against religions minorities and human rights generally in India, Modi answers that India is a democracy and there is no discrimination based on caste, religion or gender. "There is absolutely no discrimination." |
| June 22, 2023 14:16 |
WH pool report 17 -- news conference finished The president and prime minister took one question each from one US and one Indian reporter. They wrapped up at 1413. Some quotes to come. Note that Modi claimed there was no discrimination of any kind in India, as mentioned in the last report. |
| June 22, 2023 14:48 |
WH pool report 18 -- news conf summary, quotes On the question of Prime Minister Modi's crackdowns against press freedoms and religious minorities in India, he said in Hindi, with an interpreter translating into English, that democracy was a foundational value in India, and that there was no sort of discrimination at all in his country, and that he was "surprised" that people were raising this issue. "India is a democracy. Democracy is in our DNA. Democracy is our spirit. Democracy runs in our veins." "There is absolutely no space for discrimination." "There is absolutely no discrimination." President Biden, asked about what efforts he had made to push Modi on human rights, repeated general comments about the importance of democracy and individual freedoms and human rights. "The prime minister and I had a good discussion about democratic values." "There's an overwhelming respect for each other because we're both democracies." "I believe in the dignity of every citizen." Biden, asked about whether his comment that Chinese leader Xi Jinping was a "dictator" would cause problems with relations with that country, said it would not. He said that his using language reflecting "what I think is fact" about China was not going to complicate the relationship. "I don't think it's had any real consequence." In their prepared remarks delivered prior to taking questions, both men repeated earlier points that the countries are strong allies and becoming stronger. Biden said that Modi's visit will be the occasion to announce new agreements on investment in high tech industries, an increase in the number of Indian students studying here and the opening of new consulates in each other's countries. As always, please check quotes against transcripts, recordings. |
| June 22, 2023 14:50 |
WH pool report 19 -- lunch lid The WH press office has announced a lunch lid until 1800, save for the North Portico pre-set, for the prime minister's return to the White House this evening, at 1500. |
| June 22, 2023 17:43 |
WH pool report -- state dinner guest list Per the WH press office: White House Releases State Dinner Guest List This evening, the President and the First Lady of the United States will host His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, for a State Dinner. The following is a complete list of expected guests: THE PRESIDENT AND DR. BIDEN HIS EXCELLENCY NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA Ms. Huma Abedin & Ms. Heba Abedin Ms. Reem Acra & Dr. Nicolas Tabbal The Honorable Mala Adiga, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Policy and Projects for the First Lady & Mr. Charles Biro Ms. Revathi Advaithi & Mr. Jeevan Mulgund Mr. Salman Ahmed, Director of Policy Planning Staff, U.S. Department of State & Ms. Cat Davis Ahmed The Honorable Kiran Ahuja, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management & Mr. Robert Shriver III, Deputy Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Mr. Sam Altman & Mr. Oliver Mulherin Mr. Mukesh Ambani & Ms. Nita Ambani The Honorable Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense & Mrs. Charlene Austin Mr. Arindam Bagchi, Additional Secretary and Official Spokesperson of the Republic of India Ms. Bela Bajaria & Ms. Rekha Bajaria Dr. Bharat Barai & Mrs. Panna Barai The Honorable John Bass, Undersecretary for Management, U.S. Department of State & Ms. Holly Holzer Bass Mr. Josh Bekenstein & Ms. Anita Bekenstein Mr. Joshua Bell The Honorable Stephen K. Benjamin, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the President for Public Engagement & Mrs. Seema Shrivastava-Patel The Honorable Ami Bera, U.S. Representative & Dr. Janine Vivienne Bera The Honorable Anthony Bernal, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the First Lady Mr. Hunter Biden & Ms. Melissa Cohen Biden Ms. Ashley Biden & Ms. Seema Sadanandan Mr. James Biden & Mrs. Sara Biden Ms. Naomi Biden Neal & Mr. Peter Neal The Honorable Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State & The Honorable Evan Ryan, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Mr. Linden Prause Blue & Dr. Chollada Blue The Honorable Lael Brainard, Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council & The Honorable Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, National Security Council The Honorable William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency & The Honorable Lisa Carty, U.S. Representative to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Dr. Ángel Cabrera & Dr. Beth Cabrera Mr. David Calhoun & Mrs. Barbara Calhoun Mr. Anthony Capuano Mr. Manesh Chandwani & Mrs. Alpana Patel Mr. Jagtar Chaudhry Mr. Kenneth Chenault & Mrs. Kathryn Chenault The Honorable Tarun Chhabra, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Technology and National Security, National Security Council & Dr. Aliza Hapgood Waters Ms. Maria Grazia Chiuri & Ms. Karishma Swali The Honorable Rohit Chopra, Director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau & Ms. Karen Brudvig Mr. Michael Cohen & Dr. Daralyn Samuels Mr. Tim Cook & The Honorable Lisa Jackson Mr. Jim Crown & Mrs. Paula Crown Mr. Larry Culp & Ms. Wendy Culp Ms. Stephanie Cutter & Ms. Kellie Meiman Hock Mr. Ashraf Mansur Dahod & Dr. Shamim Ashraf Dahod Mr. Ronak Desai & Dr. Bansari Shah Mr. Darshan Dhaliwal & Mrs. Debra Dhaliwal Mr. Gary Dickerson & Mrs. Connie Dickerson The Honorable Jen O'Malley Dillon, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff & Mr. Patrick Dillon The Honorable Michael C. Donilon, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President & Mrs. Patricia Donilon Mr. Mark Douglas & Mrs. Madeleine Douglas His Excellency Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of the Republic of India The Honorable Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, U.S. Department of State & Ms. Andrea Gabor The Honorable Jon Finer, Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Mr. Leonard Forsman & Ms. Jana Rice Ms. Jane Fraser & Mr. Alberto Piedra Mrs. Adena Friedman & Mr. Mike Friedman Mr. Thomas L. Friedman & Mrs. Ann B. Friedman The Honorable Michael Froman, President of the Council of Foreign Relations & Ms. Nancy Goodman The Honorable Eric Garcetti, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of India & Mr. Sean Burton The Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice & Ms. Lynn Rosenman Garland The Honorable Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States The Honorable Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator & Mr. Jonathan Gillibrand Mr. Anand Giridharadas The Honorable Philip Gordon, Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor to the Vice President & Mrs. Rachel Gordon Mr. Sanjay Govil & Ms. Vidya Govil The Honorable Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy & Ms. Karen Elizabeth Skelton Mr. Palash Gupta & Mrs. Khushi Gupta The Honorable Vanita Gupta, Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice & Mr. Rajiv Gupta The Honorable Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, U.S. Department of State & Mr. Arvind Gupta The Honorable Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy & Dr. Seema Gupta The Honorable Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration & Dr. Javier Guzman The Honorable Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence & Mr. David Davighi The Honorable Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States & Mr. Douglas Emhoff Mr. Roger Hochschild & Mrs. Stephanie Hochschild Ms. Kate Hoit & Ms. Julia Tivald Mr. David Ignatius & Dr. Eve Ignatius Mr. Frank Islam & Ms. Debbie Driesman Dr. Irwin Jacobs & The Honorable Sara Jacobs, U.S. Representative Mr. Anurag Jain His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India The Honorable Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative & Mr. Steven Williamson The Honorable Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President and Press Secretary Mrs. Jo Ann Jenkins & Dr. Francis Jenkins Dr. Hiren Joshi, Officer on Special Duty, Republic of India Mr. Nikhil Kamath Ms. Vrinda Kapoor Mr. Vimal Kapur Mr. Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. & Mrs. Margaret P. Kelly Mr. Maxwell Taylor Kennedy & Mrs. Vicki S. Kennedy Mr. Max Kennedy Mr. Neeraj Khemlani & Ms. Heather Cabot Khemlani The Honorable Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative & Mrs. Ritu Khanna Dr. Suresh Khator & Dr. Renu Khator Mr. Martin Luther King III & Mrs. Arndrea Waters King Ms. Billie Jean King & Ms. Ilana Kloss The Honorable Jennifer Klein, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Gender Policy Council & Mr. Zachary Stern The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator & Mr. John Bessler Mr. Edward Knight & Mrs. Amy Shepard Knight Rohini Kosoglu & Mr. Ozkan Kosoglu Mr. Arvind Krishna & Ms. Tarini Krishna The Honorable Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Representative & Dr. Priya Krishnamoorthi Ms. Maria Teresa Kumar & Mr. Raj Udiaver Kumar Mr. Vivek Kumar, Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Republic of India His Excellency Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Foreign Secretary of the Republic of India The Honorable Ben LaBolt, Assistant to the President and Director of Communications The Honorable Mitchell Landrieu, Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator & Ms. Emily Landrieu Dame Donna Langley DBE & Mr. Ramin Shamshiri The Honorable Eileen Laubacher, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for South Asia, National Security Council & Mr. Christopher Laubacher Mr. Ralph Lauren & Mrs. Ricky Lauren The Honorable Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State & Dr. Ariel Ahart Mr. Anand Mahindra The Honorable Joseph Manchin, U.S. Senator & Mrs. Gayle Manchin Dr. Will Marshall & Mr. Robbie Schingler Ms. Christina Mather & Ms. Patricia Moynihan The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Mrs. Tanya Mayorkas The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives & Ms. Emily Norris McCarthy Mr. Doug McMillon & Mrs. Shelley McMillon The Honorable Gregory Meeks, U.S. Representative & Mrs. Simone Meeks Mr. Sanjay Mehrotra & Mrs. Sangeeta Mehrotra The Honorable Robert Menendez, U.S. Senator & Mrs. Nadine Menendez Mr. Michael Miebach The Honorable Aruna K. Miller, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland & Mr. David Miller Dr. Deepak Mittal, Joint Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Republic of India Mr. Jon Moeller & Ms. Lisa Sauer Mr. John Morgan & Mr. Matt Morgan Dr. Denis Mukwege & Ms. Madeleine Kaboyi Mr. James Murdoch & Mrs. Kathryn Murdoch The Honorable Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General & Dr. Alice Chen Mr. Sam Myers & Dr. Vicki Myers Mr. Satya Nadella & Mrs. Anu Nadella Mr. Shekar Narasimhan & Mrs. Charu Narasimhan Mr. Shantanu Narayen & Ms. Reni Narayen The Honorable Bill Nelson, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration & Mrs. Grace Nelson Ms. Indra Nooyi & Mr. Raj Nooyi The Honorable Victoria Nuland, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State & Mr. Drew Nuland The Honorable Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation Mr. Maulik Pancholy & Mr. Ryan Corvaia Mr. Deven Parekh & Mrs. Monika Parekh Ms. Tarini Parti & Mrs. Preeti Parti Mr. Milan Patel & Mr. Vinod Patel Mr. Sameer Patel & Mrs. Shannon Patel The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of the U.S. House of Representatives & Mr. Paul Pelosi Mr. Charles E. Phillips & Mrs. Karen C. Phillips The Honorable Jake Phillips, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Counsel to the President and Legal Advisor to the National Security Council & Ms. Sheila Jaya Kadagathur Mr. Sundar Pichai & Mrs. Anjali Pichai The Honorable John Podesta, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy & Ms. Mae Podesta Mr. Robert Pohlad & Mrs. Rebecca Pohlad The Honorable Arati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy & Mr. Patrick Windham The Honorable Aftab Pureval, Mayor of Cincinnati & Dr. Whitney Whitis The Honorable Michael J. Pyle, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, National Security Council & Ms. Chloe F. Schama The Honorable Natalie Quillian, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff & Mr. Ryan Quillian The Honorable Gautam Raghavan, Assistant to the President and Director of Presidential Personnel & Mr. Andrew Masloski The Honorable Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce & Mr. Andy Moffit Mr. Deepak Raj & Mrs. Neera Raj Mr. Sanjay Ramabhadran & Mrs. Vidya Iyer Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India Mr. M.R. Rangaswami & Ms. Krisanthy Desby Ms. Vani Sarraju Rao, Additional Secretary, Americas, Republic of India The Honorable Vinay Reddy, Assistant to the President and Director of Speechwriting & Mrs. Neelima Reddy The Honorable Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff & Ms. Bonnie Lepard The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mr. Punit Renjen & Mrs. Heather Renjen The Honorable Steve Ricchetti, Assistant to the President and Counselor to the President & Mrs. Amy Ricchetti The Honorable Curtis Ried, Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Council Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary & Mrs. Patsy Ried Mr. Chuck Robbins & Mrs. Paige Robbins The Honorable Tim Roemer & Mrs. Sally Roemer Dr. Christopher Rothko & Ms. Lori Cohen Ms. Jeanne Ruesch & Fr. Kevin O'Brien, S.J. Mrs. Jennifer Rumsey & Mr. Jim Rumsey His Excellency Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the United States Ms. Reshma Saujani & Mr. Mike Saujani The Honorable Steve Scalise, U.S. Representative Mr. Michael Schrum & Mrs. Maya Rao The Honorable Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator & Ms. Elizabeth Weiland Dr. Sudhir Sekhsaria The Honorable Peter Selfridge Ms. Smita N. Shah & Mr. Maarten de Jeu The Honorable Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor & Dr. Jeffrey Randall Mr. Jay Shetty & Mr. Richard Slavin Mr. Madhu Shrivastava & Ms. Sulochana Shrivastava Mr. M. Night Shyamalan & Dr. Bhavna Shyamalan Mr. Nat Simons & Mrs. Laura Baxter-Simons Ms. Shamina Singh & Ms. Simi Singh Juneja Mr. Rajesh Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade of the Republic of India Ms. Gwendolyn Sontheim & Dr. Cary Fowler, U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security, U.S. Department of State Mr. Aaron Sosnick & Ms. Paige Perrone The Honorable Gene Sperling, White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President & Mr. Miles French The Honorable Sri Srinivasan, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals & Ms. Chitra Wadhwani Dr. Lisa Su & Mr. Daniel Lin Mr. Rajesh Subramaniam & Ms. Gina Adams The Honorable Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs & Ms. Maggie Goodlander Ms. Ellen Susman & Mrs. Whitney Gordon The Honorable Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative & Mr. Robert Skidmore Mr. Jim Taiclet & Mrs. Carol Taiclet The Honorable Neera Tanden, Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor & Ms. Alina Edwards Mr. Hemant Taneja The Honorable Louisa Terrell, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs & The Honorable Seema Nanda, U.S. Solicitor of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor Ms. Nidhi Tewari, Deputy Secretary, Republic of India The Honorable Shri Thanedar, U.S. Representative & Mrs. Shashi Thanedar The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States to the United Nations & Mr. Lafayette Greenfield Ms. Mini Timmaraju & Mr. Ken Scudder The Honorable Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President and Director of Oval Office Operations Mr. Abeezar Tyebji & Mrs. Paulomi Tyebji The Honorable Maju Varghese & Mrs. Julie Varghese Mr. Abraham Verghese & Ms. Cari Costanzo The Honorable Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, U.S. Department of State & Mrs. Melineh Verma Dr. Aseem Vohra, Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Republic of India The Honorable Lorraine Voles, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the Vice President & Mr. A.J. Smith Mr. Sunil Wadhwani & Mrs. Nita Wadhwani The Honorable Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota & Mrs. Gwen Walz The Honorable Mark Warner, U.S. Senator & Ms. Lisa Collis Mr. Casey Wasserman & Ms. Jenny Chandler Ms. Anne Wojcicki & Esther Wojcicki The Honorable Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget & Ms. Loyce Young-Smith The Honorable Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor & Dr. Candace Vahlsing The Honorable Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, U.S. Department of State & Mr. Thomas Nemeth The Honorable Jeffrey Zients, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the President & Mr. Jonny Zients |
| June 22, 2023 18:42 |
WH pool report 21 — Modi return from Capitol The president and first lady appeared at 1837 at the North Portico door for the return of Prime Minister Modi from his visit to the Capitol. The president in a black tux, Jill Biden in a long green dress. Modi emerged from the black SUV at 1838 after it pulled to a stop, having swapped his tunic for a collared white dress shirt and the blue pullover for a tweed-like vest. They shook hands, posed for a photo and went inside. |
| June 22, 2023 19:09 |
WH pool report 22 — grand staircase photo op President Biden, Jill Biden and Prime Minister Modi came down the Grand Staircase in White House, beside the portrait of President Obama, at 1906. They were still dressed as they were in pool report 21, although with a closer view, it appears the prime minister's vest was silk, not wool. This was a photo op. That is all. |
| June 22, 2023 20:13 |
WH pool report 23 - state dinner toasts Pool was led across the South Lawn down to a "tent" set up beside the fountain, which is more of a pavilion, where the dinner is being held. Trolleys ferried guests around the driveway from the White House, who then entered through a covered walkway, serenaded by a string band. Hunter Biden was among those in the trolley that arrived just as pool was being escorted in. There was much green decor inside — tablecloths, roof, decorative hangings, walls, trees, etc. The Marine Corps orchestra was on stage, playing My Cherie Amour as pool entered. |
| June 22, 2023 20:57 |
WH pool report 24 — state dinner toasts, part 2 The president, the first lady and Prime Minister Modi were introduced at 2025 and made their way forward to the strains of Hail to the Chief. Biden and Modi offered brief remarks, and in turn offered pre-dinner toasts. "The good news for both is us, neither of us drinks," Biden said, waiting for glasses to be brought to them. "Ginger ale, okay." The president repeated his frequent joke about his grandfather having told him that if you offer a toast with a non-alcoholic drink, you must do it with your left hand. "Two great nations, two great friends, and two great powers. Cheers." Your pooler then learned that the Hindi translation for "cheers" is, in fact, "cheers." Modi again thanked Biden for the invitation. "You are soft spoken, but when it comes to action, you are very strong" He then offered a toast "to liberty and the everlasting bonds of friendship between India and the United States." The pool was escorted out of the dinner tent/pavillon at 2051. |
| June 22, 2023 20:58 |
WH pool report 24a — head table Per the WH press office: Joining the President and the First Lady at the Head Table: His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India |
| June 22, 2023 22:21 |
WH pool report 25 — entertainment Pool was escorted back to the dinner structure at 2208, as the guests were finishing up their desserts. First Lady Jill Biden took the stage and first thanked the chefs: "I know it was a great meal, it was a vegetarian meal, but I know it was a great meal because Joe ate it." She then introduced violinist Joshua Bell, who performed a Vivaldi piece with the Marine Corps Chamber Orchestra. There was more entertainment to come, but not for the pool, which was escorted out at 2215. Per the WH press office: Guests will enjoy a musical selection by Joshua Bell, American violinist and composer, accompanied by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Chamber Orchestra, followed by a performance by Penn Masala, a South Asian A Cappella Group led by students at the University of Pennsylvania. |
| June 22, 2023 22:25 |
WH pool report 26 -- lid At 2223, the White House press office declared a press lid for the night. Thanks, all, for your interest. Cheers. |
Pool Reports below by Lalit K Jha, Press Trust of India
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| June 22, 2023 08:32 |
Foreign Pool Report # 1 Hi, I am your foreign pooler on this historic day -- celebration of democracy and meeting of the leaders from the two largest democracies of the world. In the morning from the South Lawns of the White House, you will see several thousand Indian Americans for the Welcome ceremony. Indian Americans have come from as far as Texas, California. But a large number of them are from the DMV area and New York and New Jersey and they have come in several dozens of buses. Some of the buses in New Jersey, I have been told, left early in the morning to arrive here by 7.30 am. Yesterday, I met a few Indian Americans at Freedom Plaza who said they drove around 700 miles from Tennessee to attend this ceremonial welcome. A group of Indian Americans took a charter flight from Texas to be here.This could be one of the largest gatherings during a welcome ceremony in recent years. The Prime Minister arrived here yesterday. In addition to the events at the WH, the PM would address a Joint meeting of the US Congress. This is his second address to the US Congress and the only Indian leader to do so. Only a few world leaders have addressed the Joint Meeting of the Congress more than once. Among his other important engagements while he is in town till Friday would be meeting with leaders from the corporate sector, and addressing the Indian Diaspora at Ronald Regan building Friday evening. From here PM Modi travels to Egypt before heading back to India. I am told there would be a series of announcements and quite a number of fact sheets being issued throughout today. And of course a joint statement. Please look at the background briefing by senior administration officials yesterday, which will give you a sense about the things to come in the next couple of hours. I will keep you posted throughout the day |
| June 22, 2023 09:38 |
Foreign Pool Report # 2 Your foreign pooler is in the south lawns now. Thousands of Indian Americans have gathered here from across the U.S., but mostly from DMV and NEw York and New Jersey area. In my 15 years of covering WH, I haven't seen such enthusiasm and energy. People are singing songs, chanting slogans in favor of PM Modi and President Biden. From young kids, to senior citizen. It looks like a festival here. Indian Americans are having Indian and US flags, waving. Not to miss the point that more than 60 journalists from India have come to cover this event. And now waiting for the two leaders. |
| June 22, 2023 09:38 |
Foreign Pool Report # 3 From the WH The President and the First Lady are welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for the Official Arrival Ceremony. Attendees U.S. Official Delegation India Official Delegation Speaking Program Pre-Program Performances |
| June 22, 2023 10:38 |
Foreign Pool Report # 4 PM Modi arrived on the South lawns at 10.09 am. They were welcomed by President Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden. Thereafter PM, POTUS and FLOTUS shook hands with some of the digabtories. The two national anthems were played along with a 21 gun salute to the visiting leader. Indian Americans were chanting "USA USA" and Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Modi Modi. POTUS started speaking at 10.16 am. His speech was being translated into Hindi. Described it as a defining relationship. PM Modi welcome back to the White House. Indian Americans started chanting Modi Modi. POTUS explained in detail the relationship and why it is important for not only India, the US and rest of the world as well. Indian American Diaspora reflects every part of America, POTUS and and mentioned the large number of Indian Americans in his Administration including Vice President Kamala Harris. A proud grand daughter of Indian civil servant, a proud daughter of a scientist..,,,POTUS continued. Two great nations, two great friends and two great powers.., POTUS said concluding his remarks at 10.27 pm PM Modi started speaking at 10.27 pm in Hindi. He thanked POTUS for the friendship and greeted Indian Americans filled with enthusiasm. The welcome is an honor and pride for the 1.4 billion people of India and for the 4 million Indian Americans living in the US. PM said he came to the US as a common visitor and then he had seen the WH from outside. After becoming the PM I have come to the WH several times but this is the first time that the doors of the WH has been opened for the Indian American community in such large numbers. Indian Americans are enhancing India's glory in the US. "We the People" is the core of constitution of our countries. PM spoke about the common values of India and the United States. India and U.S. are committed to work together for global good, peace and prosperity PM Modi said. I am confident that our conversation would be very positive and useful. PM concluded his remarks at 10.37 am. As usual please check against official transcripts. |
| June 22, 2023 10:43 |
Foreign Pool Report # 5 From WH: The White House is hosting approximately 7,000 guests for the official arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India. |
| June 22, 2023 10:52 |
Foreign Pool Report # 6 POTUS and PM walked through Colonnade. They entered the Oval at 10.51 am |
| June 22, 2023 11:10 |
Foreign Pool Report # 7 Pool was led into the Oval at 10.53 am. The two leaders were seated. POTUS spoke first and described in details the relationship between the two countries and how it has evolved over the last years. POTUS thanked the PM for hosting the G20 summit. The relationship is grounded on democracy, rule of law and human rights. Step by step we continue to build the relationship. POTUS concluded his remarks at 10.57 am PM Modi thanked POTUS and Flotus for the grand welcome to him, the delegation and the a indian Americans. PM said POTUS has been a great friend of India. PM talked about POTUS personal commitment to relationship with India. He also spoke about a strong people to people ties. In this fast changing global scenario, all eyes are on the relationship between the two largest democracies of the world. PM concluded his remarks at 11.03 am |
| June 22, 2023 11:12 |
Foreign Pool Report # 8 The President is participating in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India. U.S. Restricted Delegation India Restricted Delegation |
| June 22, 2023 12:03 |
Foreign Pool Report # 9 My apologies this is Foreign Pool Report 9 As per WH The President is participating in an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India. U.S. Delegation India Delegation |
| June 22, 2023 12:53 |
Foreign Pool Report # 10 The pool is now gathering for the joint press conference. |
| June 22, 2023 13:07 |
Foreign Pool Note # 11 Your pooler is in the East Room now. |
| June 22, 2023 13:39 |
Foreign Pool Report # 12 The US and the Indian delegation arrived in the East room at about 1.32 pm. Prominent among them were India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. On the US side spotted Kurt Camobell, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti and John Kirby Two minutes for the press conference star |
| June 22, 2023 13:42 |
Foreign Pool Report # 13 President Biden and PM Modi entered the East Room of the White House at 1:41 pm Opening remarks by POTUS. .. It's being streamed live on WhiteHouse.gov/live |
| June 22, 2023 14:00 |
Foreign Pool Report # 14 POTUS concluded his opening remarks at 1:48 pm. PM Modi said that this has added a new chapter in the comprehensive global strategic partnership. India and the US like trusted partners will develop a reliable, resilient and global supply chain. The PM talked about the co-production of GE Jet Engines as a landmark development. He spoke about space science. India has agreed to join the Artemis accord. "Even sky is not the limit" for India US relationship, PM Modi said. PM Modi said that Indian Americans are playing a key role in this relationship. India will open a consulate in Seattle He welcomed the US decision to open two consulates in Ahmedabad and Bangalore. PM Modi said the two leaders had discussions on a host of global and regional issues. There is a need to take strong action against cross-border terrorism. India has called for resolving Ukrainian crisis through dialogue and diplomacy, the PM said. PM said POTUS has supported India's move to make African Union a part of the G-20. India and the US can play a important role in global peace and prosperity. India is eagerly waiting to welcome POTUS to India for the G-20 Summit. PM Modi concluded his remarks at 1:58 PM Now Q&A POTUS said two questions 1. Sabrina from Wall Street Journal |
| June 22, 2023 14:15 |
Foreign Pool Report # 15 PM Modi in response to a question on the human rights situation in India strongly defended India's record and his government's performance on democracy and human rights. He said that "Democracy can deliver. Democracy is in our DNA There is no democracy without human rights, freedom of press and expression. There is no discrimination in Indian 's democracy. PM said his government's "basic foundation stone is "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas" which means together for everyone's growth, with everyone's trust' The second question from Kumar Rakesh, PTI was in climate change and how the two countries can work together in addressing this global challenge. Joint presser concluded at 2:14 pm |
| June 22, 2023 17:43 |
Foreign Pool Report # 16 Guest List Guest List White House Releases State Dinner Guest List This evening, the President and the First Lady of the United States will host His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, for a State Dinner. The following is a complete list of expected guests: THE PRESIDENT AND DR. BIDEN HIS EXCELLENCY NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA Ms. Huma Abedin & Ms. Heba Abedin Ms. Reem Acra & Dr. Nicolas Tabbal The Honorable Mala Adiga, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Policy and Projects for the First Lady & Mr. Charles Biro Ms. Revathi Advaithi & Mr. Jeevan Mulgund Mr. Salman Ahmed, Director of Policy Planning Staff, U.S. Department of State & Ms. Cat Davis Ahmed The Honorable Kiran Ahuja, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management & Mr. Robert Shriver III, Deputy Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Mr. Sam Altman & Mr. Oliver Mulherin Mr. Mukesh Ambani & Ms. Nita Ambani The Honorable Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense & Mrs. Charlene Austin Mr. Arindam Bagchi, Additional Secretary and Official Spokesperson of the Republic of India Ms. Bela Bajaria & Ms. Rekha Bajaria Dr. Bharat Barai & Mrs. Panna Barai The Honorable John Bass, Undersecretary for Management, U.S. Department of State & Ms. Holly Holzer Bass Mr. Josh Bekenstein & Ms. Anita Bekenstein Mr. Joshua Bell The Honorable Stephen K. Benjamin, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the President for Public Engagement & Mrs. Seema Shrivastava-Patel The Honorable Ami Bera, U.S. Representative & Dr. Janine Vivienne Bera The Honorable Anthony Bernal, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the First Lady Mr. Hunter Biden & Ms. Melissa Cohen Biden Ms. Ashley Biden & Ms. Seema Sadanandan Mr. James Biden & Mrs. Sara Biden Ms. Naomi Biden Neal & Mr. Peter Neal The Honorable Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State & The Honorable Evan Ryan, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Mr. Linden Prause Blue & Dr. Chollada Blue The Honorable Lael Brainard, Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council & The Honorable Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, National Security Council The Honorable William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency & The Honorable Lisa Carty, U.S. Representative to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Dr. Ángel Cabrera & Dr. Beth Cabrera Mr. David Calhoun & Mrs. Barbara Calhoun Mr. Anthony Capuano Mr. Manesh Chandwani & Mrs. Alpana Patel Mr. Jagtar Chaudhry Mr. Kenneth Chenault & Mrs. Kathryn Chenault The Honorable Tarun Chhabra, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Technology and National Security, National Security Council & Dr. Aliza Hapgood Waters Ms. Maria Grazia Chiuri & Ms. Karishma Swali The Honorable Rohit Chopra, Director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau & Ms. Karen Brudvig Mr. Michael Cohen & Dr. Daralyn Samuels Mr. Tim Cook & The Honorable Lisa Jackson Mr. Jim Crown & Mrs. Paula Crown Mr. Larry Culp & Ms. Wendy Culp Ms. Stephanie Cutter & Ms. Kellie Meiman Hock Mr. Ashraf Mansur Dahod & Dr. Shamim Ashraf Dahod Mr. Ronak Desai & Dr. Bansari Shah Mr. Darshan Dhaliwal & Mrs. Debra Dhaliwal Mr. Gary Dickerson & Mrs. Connie Dickerson The Honorable Jen O'Malley Dillon, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff & Mr. Patrick Dillon The Honorable Michael C. Donilon, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President & Mrs. Patricia Donilon Mr. Mark Douglas & Mrs. Madeleine Douglas His Excellency Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of the Republic of India The Honorable Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, U.S. Department of State & Ms. Andrea Gabor The Honorable Jon Finer, Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Mr. Leonard Forsman & Ms. Jana Rice Ms. Jane Fraser & Mr. Alberto Piedra Mrs. Adena Friedman & Mr. Mike Friedman Mr. Thomas L. Friedman & Mrs. Ann B. Friedman The Honorable Michael Froman, President of the Council of Foreign Relations & Ms. Nancy Goodman The Honorable Eric Garcetti, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of India & Mr. Sean Burton The Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice & Ms. Lynn Rosenman Garland The Honorable Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States The Honorable Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator & Mr. Jonathan Gillibrand Mr. Anand Giridharadas The Honorable Philip Gordon, Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor to the Vice President & Mrs. Rachel Gordon Mr. Sanjay Govil & Ms. Vidya Govil The Honorable Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy & Ms. Karen Elizabeth Skelton Mr. Palash Gupta & Mrs. Khushi Gupta The Honorable Vanita Gupta, Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice & Mr. Rajiv Gupta The Honorable Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, U.S. Department of State & Mr. Arvind Gupta The Honorable Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy & Dr. Seema Gupta The Honorable Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration & Dr. Javier Guzman The Honorable Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence & Mr. David Davighi The Honorable Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States & Mr. Douglas Emhoff Mr. Roger Hochschild & Mrs. Stephanie Hochschild Ms. Kate Hoit & Ms. Julia Tivald Mr. David Ignatius & Dr. Eve Ignatius Mr. Frank Islam & Ms. Debbie Driesman Dr. Irwin Jacobs & The Honorable Sara Jacobs, U.S. Representative Mr. Anurag Jain His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India The Honorable Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative & Mr. Steven Williamson The Honorable Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President and Press Secretary Mrs. Jo Ann Jenkins & Dr. Francis Jenkins Dr. Hiren Joshi, Officer on Special Duty, Republic of India Mr. Nikhil Kamath Ms. Vrinda Kapoor Mr. Vimal Kapur Mr. Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. & Mrs. Margaret P. Kelly Mr. Maxwell Taylor Kennedy & Mrs. Vicki S. Kennedy Mr. Max Kennedy Mr. Neeraj Khemlani & Ms. Heather Cabot Khemlani The Honorable Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative & Mrs. Ritu Khanna Dr. Suresh Khator & Dr. Renu Khator Mr. Martin Luther King III & Mrs. Arndrea Waters King Ms. Billie Jean King & Ms. Ilana Kloss The Honorable Jennifer Klein, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Gender Policy Council & Mr. Zachary Stern The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator & Mr. John Bessler Mr. Edward Knight & Mrs. Amy Shepard Knight Rohini Kosoglu & Mr. Ozkan Kosoglu Mr. Arvind Krishna & Ms. Tarini Krishna The Honorable Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Representative & Dr. Priya Krishnamoorthi Ms. Maria Teresa Kumar & Mr. Raj Udiaver Kumar Mr. Vivek Kumar, Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Republic of India His Excellency Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Foreign Secretary of the Republic of India The Honorable Ben LaBolt, Assistant to the President and Director of Communications The Honorable Mitchell Landrieu, Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator & Ms. Emily Landrieu Dame Donna Langley DBE & Mr. Ramin Shamshiri The Honorable Eileen Laubacher, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for South Asia, National Security Council & Mr. Christopher Laubacher Mr. Ralph Lauren & Mrs. Ricky Lauren The Honorable Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State & Dr. Ariel Ahart Mr. Anand Mahindra The Honorable Joseph Manchin, U.S. Senator & Mrs. Gayle Manchin Dr. Will Marshall & Mr. Robbie Schingler Ms. Christina Mather & Ms. Patricia Moynihan The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Mrs. Tanya Mayorkas The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives & Ms. Emily Norris McCarthy Mr. Doug McMillon & Mrs. Shelley McMillon The Honorable Gregory Meeks, U.S. Representative & Mrs. Simone Meeks Mr. Sanjay Mehrotra & Mrs. Sangeeta Mehrotra The Honorable Robert Menendez, U.S. Senator & Mrs. Nadine Menendez Mr. Michael Miebach The Honorable Aruna K. Miller, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland & Mr. David Miller Dr. Deepak Mittal, Joint Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Republic of India Mr. Jon Moeller & Ms. Lisa Sauer Mr. John Morgan & Mr. Matt Morgan Dr. Denis Mukwege & Ms. Madeleine Kaboyi Mr. James Murdoch & Mrs. Kathryn Murdoch The Honorable Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General & Dr. Alice Chen Mr. Sam Myers & Dr. Vicki Myers Mr. Satya Nadella & Mrs. Anu Nadella Mr. Shekar Narasimhan & Mrs. Charu Narasimhan Mr. Shantanu Narayen & Ms. Reni Narayen The Honorable Bill Nelson, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration & Mrs. Grace Nelson Ms. Indra Nooyi & Mr. Raj Nooyi The Honorable Victoria Nuland, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State & Mr. Drew Nuland The Honorable Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation Mr. Maulik Pancholy & Mr. Ryan Corvaia Mr. Deven Parekh & Mrs. Monika Parekh Ms. Tarini Parti & Mrs. Preeti Parti Mr. Milan Patel & Mr. Vinod Patel Mr. Sameer Patel & Mrs. Shannon Patel The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of the U.S. House of Representatives & Mr. Paul Pelosi Mr. Charles E. Phillips & Mrs. Karen C. Phillips The Honorable Jake Phillips, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Counsel to the President and Legal Advisor to the National Security Council & Ms. Sheila Jaya Kadagathur Mr. Sundar Pichai & Mrs. Anjali Pichai The Honorable John Podesta, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy & Ms. Mae Podesta Mr. Robert Pohlad & Mrs. Rebecca Pohlad The Honorable Arati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy & Mr. Patrick Windham The Honorable Aftab Pureval, Mayor of Cincinnati & Dr. Whitney Whitis The Honorable Michael J. Pyle, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, National Security Council & Ms. Chloe F. Schama The Honorable Natalie Quillian, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff & Mr. Ryan Quillian The Honorable Gautam Raghavan, Assistant to the President and Director of Presidential Personnel & Mr. Andrew Masloski The Honorable Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce & Mr. Andy Moffit Mr. Deepak Raj & Mrs. Neera Raj Mr. Sanjay Ramabhadran & Mrs. Vidya Iyer Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India Mr. M.R. Rangaswami & Ms. Krisanthy Desby Ms. Vani Sarraju Rao, Additional Secretary, Americas, Republic of India The Honorable Vinay Reddy, Assistant to the President and Director of Speechwriting & Mrs. Neelima Reddy The Honorable Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff & Ms. Bonnie Lepard The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mr. Punit Renjen & Mrs. Heather Renjen The Honorable Steve Ricchetti, Assistant to the President and Counselor to the President & Mrs. Amy Ricchetti The Honorable Curtis Ried, Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Council Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary & Mrs. Patsy Ried Mr. Chuck Robbins & Mrs. Paige Robbins The Honorable Tim Roemer & Mrs. Sally Roemer Dr. Christopher Rothko & Ms. Lori Cohen Ms. Jeanne Ruesch & Fr. Kevin O'Brien, S.J. Mrs. Jennifer Rumsey & Mr. Jim Rumsey His Excellency Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the United States Ms. Reshma Saujani & Mr. Mike Saujani The Honorable Steve Scalise, U.S. Representative Mr. Michael Schrum & Mrs. Maya Rao The Honorable Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator & Ms. Elizabeth Weiland Dr. Sudhir Sekhsaria The Honorable Peter Selfridge Ms. Smita N. Shah & Mr. Maarten de Jeu The Honorable Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor & Dr. Jeffrey Randall Mr. Jay Shetty & Mr. Richard Slavin Mr. Madhu Shrivastava & Ms. Sulochana Shrivastava Mr. M. Night Shyamalan & Dr. Bhavna Shyamalan Mr. Nat Simons & Mrs. Laura Baxter-Simons Ms. Shamina Singh & Ms. Simi Singh Juneja Mr. Rajesh Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade of the Republic of India Ms. Gwendolyn Sontheim & Dr. Cary Fowler, U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security, U.S. Department of State Mr. Aaron Sosnick & Ms. Paige Perrone The Honorable Gene Sperling, White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President & Mr. Miles French The Honorable Sri Srinivasan, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals & Ms. Chitra Wadhwani Dr. Lisa Su & Mr. Daniel Lin Mr. Rajesh Subramaniam & Ms. Gina Adams The Honorable Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs & Ms. Maggie Goodlander Ms. Ellen Susman & Mrs. Whitney Gordon The Honorable Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative & Mr. Robert Skidmore Mr. Jim Taiclet & Mrs. Carol Taiclet The Honorable Neera Tanden, Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor & Ms. Alina Edwards Mr. Hemant Taneja The Honorable Louisa Terrell, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs & The Honorable Seema Nanda, U.S. Solicitor of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor Ms. Nidhi Tewari, Deputy Secretary, Republic of India The Honorable Shri Thanedar, U.S. Representative & Mrs. Shashi Thanedar The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States to the United Nations & Mr. Lafayette Greenfield Ms. Mini Timmaraju & Mr. Ken Scudder The Honorable Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President and Director of Oval Office Operations Mr. Abeezar Tyebji & Mrs. Paulomi Tyebji The Honorable Maju Varghese & Mrs. Julie Varghese Mr. Abraham Verghese & Ms. Cari Costanzo The Honorable Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, U.S. Department of State & Mrs. Melineh Verma Dr. Aseem Vohra, Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Republic of India The Honorable Lorraine Voles, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the Vice President & Mr. A.J. Smith Mr. Sunil Wadhwani & Mrs. Nita Wadhwani The Honorable Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota & Mrs. Gwen Walz The Honorable Mark Warner, U.S. Senator & Ms. Lisa Collis Mr. Casey Wasserman & Ms. Jenny Chandler Ms. Anne Wojcicki & Esther Wojcicki The Honorable Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget & Ms. Loyce Young-Smith The Honorable Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor & Dr. Candace Vahlsing The Honorable Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, U.S. Department of State & Mr. Thomas Nemeth The Honorable Jeffrey Zients, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the President & Mr. Jonny Zients |
| June 22, 2023 18:40 |
Foreign Pool Report # 17 PM's motorcade pulled into the North Portico at 6.38 pm He was received by POTUS and Flotus. They chatted for about 30 seconds and posed for group pictures. The arrival ceremony lasted for a little over a minute |
| June 22, 2023 19:12 |
Foreign Pool Report # 18 PM Modi along with POTUS and FLOTUS came down the stairs from the residences at 7.06 pm. They posed for pictures and then headed for a guest reception. The entire event lasted for less than two minutes |
| June 22, 2023 20:51 |
Foreign Pool Report # 19 Pool enters the pavillion at 8.07 pm Guests arrived at the State Dinned pavilion on board an Old Town Trolly from the White House. PM Modi along with POTUS and FLOTUS arrived at the pavilion at 8.26 pm. POTUS spoke first and made the toast to our partnership, two great nations and two great powers. PM Modi in his remarks greeted everyone with traditional Indian greetings of Namaskaar. He thanked Dr Jill Biden for her personal efforts in making this visit a grand success. I am deeply greatful for your special gesture have moved the guests to sing. I wish I had the talent to sing. This evening is made special by people of the two countries. PM referred to their meetings in Japan wherin POTUS mentions about his problem of inviting guests. PM said I hope you were able to fit in everyone tonight. Indian Americans have come a long way in this country and they have played a significant role in the development of this country. They are contributing in every field. They are making their mark everywhere. And now some of them are in the White House. With every passing day Indians and Americans understand better. Amidst the love for baseball, cricket is getting popular in the US. US team is trying its best to qualify for World Cup in India this year. I wish them all the best. PM then applauded the public service of President Biden. I first met you nearly a decade ago. You are soft spoken but when it comes to action you are very strong. Today me and Pres Biden spoke on a wide range of issues. I think our teams got tired of taking notes. PM said, during his 2014 banquet, I could not eat because of Navaratri. I remember you were asking what I am going to eat. But could not as I was on fasting. PM said he will make it up for that today. PM asked everyone to join him in raising a toast. PM concluded his speech at 8.50 pm. POTUS told the guest Enjoy your meal. |
| June 22, 2023 21:10 |
Foreign Pool Report # 20 From WH Joining the President and the First Lady at the Head Table: His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India |
| June 22, 2023 22:30 |
Foreign Pool Report # 21 Pool was escorted into the State Dinner Pavillion around 10.08. FLOTUS in her brief remarks thanked the chefs and said that POTUS liked the meal and he ate it all. She then introduced violinist Joshua Bell. PM Modi was seen seated at the main table throughout. Several guests were seen taking selfies with the First Lady. Guests will enjoy a musical selection by Joshua Bell, American violinist and composer, accompanied by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Chamber Orchestra, followed by a performance by Penn Masala, a South Asian A Cappella Group led by students at the University of Pennsylvania. With this the WH called a travel photo lid at 22.23. |
Joseph R. Biden, Pool Reports of June 22, 2023 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/363909