Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival | The White HouseSkip to contentThe White HouseThe White House The White House Home AdministrationPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomEspañol InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement MenuCloseTo search this site, enter a search termSearchMobile Menu OverlayAdministrationShow submenu for “Administration””President Joe BidenVice President Kamala HarrisFirst Lady Dr. Jill BidenSecond Gentleman Douglas EmhoffThe CabinetExecutive OfficesShow submenu for “Executive Offices””Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityDomestic Policy CouncilGender Policy CouncilNational Economic CouncilNational Security CouncilNational Space CouncilOffice of Intergovernmental AffairsOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of the National Cyber DirectorOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Public EngagementOffice of Science and Technology PolicyOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeClimate Policy OfficePresidential Personnel OfficePrioritiesBriefing RoomThe White HouseShow submenu for “The White House””PresidentsFirst FamiliesThe GroundsOur GovernmentGet InvolvedShow submenu for “Get Involved””Write or Call The White HouseJoin UsWhite House FellowsWhite House Internship ProgramThe RecordDisclosuresEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 To search this site, enter a search termSearchJuly 30, 2024 Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival Home Briefing Room Speeches and Remarks THE PRESIDENT: The only reason I’m coming over is (inaudible) being here so late.Q Mr. President, what do you want your legacy for Gen Z to be?THE PRESIDENT: That I’ve cured the economy —Q When are you going to go ou- —THE PRESIDENT: — and the environment and a few other small things.Q When are you going to go out and campaign for the vice president?THE PRESIDENT: Well, I did today.Q Mr. President, how about your legacy for LGBTQ Americans?THE PRESIDENT: Well, I’m really proud of my position. I was the first guy to come out for gay marriage. Remember that little problem with the Obama administration? And, look —Q Have you — have you been giving her —THE PRESIDENT: — my dad had a simple proposition. God’s truth. My dad was dropping me off to get a license to be a lifeguard in the city of Wilmington — the projects. As I get out of the car and — Rodney Square, it’s called — the center of the city — someone from the DuPont company and the Hercules company — two large companies that are in buildings adjacent to one another — and I’m getting out of the car, and these two guys leaned up and kissed one another. I’d never seen that before.And I looked to my dad, and he said, “Joey, it’s simple. They love each other. It’s simple.” That’s my position.Okay. Thank you.Q What do you think of the VP’s choices? Who do you think she’s going to pick as VP?THE PRESIDENT: We’re talking. Thank you. Stay ConnectedSign UpEmail Address* RequiredZIP CodePlease leave blank.We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. Opt in to send and receive text messages from President Biden. ShareShare this page on FacebookShare this page on Xhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/30/remarks-by-president-biden-after-marine-one-arrival-23/?utm_source=link HomeThe AdministrationExecutive OfficesPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomThe White HouseDisclosuresGet InvolvedEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 WH.gov Scroll to Top Scroll to Top Top
