Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD
March 08, 2024
Joint Base Andrews
Prince George's County, Maryland
2:47 P.M. EST
Q Mr. President, will you commit to a debate with former President Trump?
THE PRESIDENT: It depends on his behavior.
Q Mr. President —
Q Do you regret using the word "illegal" to describe immigrants last night, sir?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I probably — I don't re- — technically not supposed to be here.
Q Well, why did — why did Mr. Netanyahu need a "come to Jesus" meeting? What are you hoping to achieve?
THE PRESIDENT: I didn't say that in the speech.
Q After the speech.
Q But what about after the speech?
THE PRESIDENT: You guys are eavesdropping on things.
Q But are — does that show your level of frustration with him on humanitarian aid? Does he need to be doing more?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, he does.
Q Have you seen Senator Britt's rebuttal, sir?
THE PRESIDENT: I just saw a little bit on television.
Q What did you think?
THE PRESIDENT: I thought she was a very talented woman. I — I didn't quite understand the connections she was making.
Q Mr. President, do you still support banning TikTok? Would you sign that bill?
THE PRESIDENT: If they pass it, I'll sign it.
Q Mr. President, who is going to provide security for the port you're planning to build to offer aid to Gaza?
THE PRESIDENT: The Israelis.
Q Is it going to be the I — IDF? Okay.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you.
Q Are you concerned that Trump is meeting with Viktor Orbán?
THE PRESIDENT: I've got to go.
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Thanks, everybody.
Q Are you concerned that Trump is meeting with Viktor Orbán and continues to do so?
THE PRESIDENT: If I'm not, you should be.
2:49 P.M. EST
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