Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure

Press Conference

Date: Nov. 9, 2023
Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD

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"We're hopeful. Things are moving along."

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"You know I've been asking for a pause for -- for a lot more than three days."

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"Yes. I've ask- -- asked for even a longer pause for some of them."

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"I wish the -- the House would just get to work. I'm not being facetious. I mean, this is not a political statement. The idea we're playing games with a shutdown at this moment is just bizarre. And I think that we ought to be able to combine Ukraine and Israel. We ought to be able -- and I'm open to discussions on the border, and I've already made some proposals. But there's just no need for any of this."

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"Pardon me?"

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"Will I bring up the endorsement?"

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"Oh, no. They're going to be fine."

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"It's taking a little longer than I hoped."

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"Absolutely.

Thank you."

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