Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

Published: Thu Oct 06 2022


10:22 A.M. EDT

Q What's your reaction to the OPEC+ decision, Mr. President?

THE PRESIDENT: Disappointment. And we're looking at what alternatives we may have.

(Addressing other reporters.) Don't hurt him, man. Don't - you're knocking him through the wire.

Q Is Venezuela one of those alternatives?

THE PRESIDENT: There's a lot of alternatives. We haven't made up our mind yet.

Q Will you meet President Putin at the G20 Summit, sir? Will you meet President Putin at the G20 Summit or APEC Summit to talk about Ukraine and (inaudible)?

THE PRESIDENT: That remains to be seen.

Q What would Venezuela have to do in order for the U.S. to ease sanctions?

THE PRESIDENT: A lot.

Q What does the OPEC move say about your relationship with the Saudis? Are there any regrets about that trip now?

THE PRESIDENT: No. The - the trip was not essentially for oil. The trip was about the Middle East and about Israel and rationalization of positions.

But it is a disappointment, and it says that there are problems.

10:24 A.M. EDT

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