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Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival

October 06, 2021

South Lawn

(October 5, 2021)

Q Mr. President, are you okay if the Hyde Amendment is in the reconciliation bill?

THE PRESIDENT: Is it in the reconciliation bill?

Q Are you okay if — the progressives want it in there, but Joe Manchin has said he does not want it in there.

THE PRESIDENT: I want to get the bill passed.

Q So, what — would you sign it if the Hyde Amendment is included?

THE PRESIDENT: I'd sign it either way because the Hyde Amendment is — anyway.

Q What do you think is going to get cut from the final bill now that there is this agreed upon (inaudible) —

THE PRESIDENT: Oh, I'm not sure yet. We're not — it's not finished yet.

Q Are Democrats considering using the nuclear option to raise the debt limit — using a carveout with the filibuster to raise the debt limit?

THE PRESIDENT: Oh, I think that's a real possibility.

Q Mr. President, are you meeting with other groups of lawmakers this weekend — will you be meeting with more lawmakers —

THE PRESIDENT: Yes.

Q — with more Democrats?

THE PRESIDENT: I'll be on the phone until this is finished, and maybe meeting in person.

Q Any comment towards China — China's provocation over Taiwan?

THE PRESIDENT: Look, China has — I've spoken with Xi about Taiwan. We agree we — we'll abide by the Taiwan agreement. That's who we are. And we made it clear that I don't think he should be doing anything other than abiding by the agreement.

Q Mr. President, the FDA commissioner — Mr. President, the FDA commissioner — Mr. President, FDA commissioner —

THE PRESIDENT: Why didn't I walk away from you? You're trouble.

Q I know, but I have more questions. Do you have a nominee for the FDA commissioner job yet?

THE PRESIDENT: We'll be talking about that in a little bit.

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