Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure

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9:38 A.M. EDT

Q Mr. President, how was your meeting with Senator Manchin yesterday? How did your meeting go, sir?

THE PRESIDENT: It went well. A few more things to work out, but it went well.

Q Do you think you'll have a plan before Wednesday?

THE PRESIDENT: With the grace of God and the goodwill of the neighbors.

Q Do you want a plan -- a deal by the time you leave for COP?

THE PRESIDENT: Yes.

Q Is that something you've expressed to Democrats?

THE PRESIDENT: That's my -- that's my hope.

Thank you.

Q Do you expect a vote this week?

THE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) What do you think? I don't know.

Q We're asking you.

Q How critical is it to get this -- how critical is it to get this done before the trip?

THE PRESIDENT: It would be very, very positive to get it done before the trip.

Thank you.

9:39 A.M. EDT

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