Remarks by President Biden and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya During Arrival Welcome | 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 termSearchMay 22, 2024 Remarks by President Biden and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya During Arrival Welcome Home Briefing Room Speeches and Remarks South Portico4:03 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, when are you going to Africa, sir? PRESIDENT BIDEN: When do you want to go? Q “When you want to go”? PRESIDENT BIDEN: When do you want to go? Q When do I want to go? I’ll go with you, sir. (President Ruto arrives.) PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome. PRESIDENT RUTO: Thank you very much, Mr. President. PRESIDENT BIDEN: (Inaudible.) PRESIDENT RUTO: Thank you very much. Thank you for having us. PRESIDENT BIDEN: We’re going to watch your car go by, and we’re going to say — say hello to the press. PRESIDENT RUTO: Okay. PRESIDENT BIDEN: We’re heading today to Africa. Q You said what, sir? PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’m joking. (Inaudible.) (Laughter.) Anyway — Q Do you think you’ll get there before January? PRESIDENT BIDEN: My — I plan on going in February after I’m reelected. PRESIDENT RUTO: You’re welcome, Mr. President. PRESIDENT BIDEN: You guys — are these questions relevant? (Laughs.) 4:04 P.M. EDT Next Post: Readout of White House Meetings on the U.S.-UK Atlantic Declaration Readout of White House Meetings on the U.S.-UK Atlantic Declaration May 22, 2024 •Statements and Releases Next Post 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/2024/05/22/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-william-ruto-of-the-republic-of-kenya-during-arrival-welcome/?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
