Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure | 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 termSearchAugust 15, 2024 Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure Home Briefing Room Speeches and Remarks 12:36 P.M. EDTQ Mr. President, will — will Bidenomics continue under Vice President Harris? Will Bidenomics continue under Vice President Harris?THE PRESIDENT: It doesn’t matter what the hell you call it, the economy is going to continue. With — all the legislation we passed, it’s working. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s working.Q How much does it bother you that Vice President Harris might soon, for political reasons, start to distance herself from your economic plan?THE PRESIDENT: She’s not going to.Q You don’t think she’s going to?(Cross-talk.)Q Can you talk to us about the fact that Hamas is not there at the negotiating table?THE PRESIDENT: They’re represented by both the Qataris and the Egyptians. The negotiating is going on right as I speak. I just got off the phone.Q And are you expecting the vice president to differentiate —Q What’s your message for Maduro? What’s your message for Maduro? What’s your message for Maduro? Do you support new elections in Venezuela?THE PRESIDENT: I do.Q Mr. Trump said he wants to “make America affordable again.” Your response?THE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) Well, he ought to get a job.Q Wh- — when will you — when will the vice president hold a news conference? When will the vice president holda news conference?THE PRESIDENT: You have to ask her.Q And also, sir, in Sudan —Q Will there — will there be a deal, sir? Will there be a deal for the hostages in Israel?THE PRESIDENT: (Crosses fingers.)Q Sir, Sudan —Q Do you have any regrets?Q Sir —Q Do you have any regrets?THE PRESIDENT: Talking to you guys.Q Sir, Joe Donnelly, the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, sir —(Cross-talk.)Sir, Joe Donnelly, the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See — are you going to name a new ambassador, sir, to the Holy See?THE PRESIDENT: Are you interested? Are you interested? All right. We can talk.Q Who are you going to pick as the new ambassador to the Holy See?THE PRESIDENT: (Points to the sky.) I’ve got to check with my mom.12:38 P.M. EDT 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/2024/08/15/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-52/?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
