By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-biden-and-irish-prime-minister-speak-at-white-house-celebration-of-st-patricks-day Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Biden and Irish prime minister speak at White House celebration of St. Patrick’s Day Politics Mar 17, 2024 6:16 PM EDT President Joe Biden held a St. Patrick’s Day brunch for Catholic leaders in the East Room of the White House on Sunday. Ireland’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, attended the event with his partner, Matthew Barrett. Watch Biden and Varadkar’s remarks in the video player above. The room was decked out for the holiday, with an Irish flag, shamrocks and green and gold tablecloths. Guest seating cards were written in Celtic-looking green lettering. WATCH: Biden meets with Irish leader at White House, discusses Ukraine, Israel Biden, a devout Catholic who is exceedingly proud of his Irish heritage, said he was grateful to Varadkar for spending time with him on the holiday, and he thanked the Catholic leaders for their humanitarian work. “Welcome, everyone, to St. Patrick’s Day at the White House,” Biden told the crowd. The president also hosted a reception later Sunday. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Joe Biden held a St. Patrick’s Day brunch for Catholic leaders in the East Room of the White House on Sunday. Ireland’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, attended the event with his partner, Matthew Barrett. Watch Biden and Varadkar’s remarks in the video player above. The room was decked out for the holiday, with an Irish flag, shamrocks and green and gold tablecloths. Guest seating cards were written in Celtic-looking green lettering. WATCH: Biden meets with Irish leader at White House, discusses Ukraine, Israel Biden, a devout Catholic who is exceedingly proud of his Irish heritage, said he was grateful to Varadkar for spending time with him on the holiday, and he thanked the Catholic leaders for their humanitarian work. “Welcome, everyone, to St. Patrick’s Day at the White House,” Biden told the crowd. The president also hosted a reception later Sunday. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now