Biden Speaks Following Marine One Arrival

The White House

South Lawn

5:24 P.M. EST

Q What more can you tell us about Venezuela?

What can you tell us about Venezuela? Wh- — why is it okay for the U.S. to be negotiating with the Maduro government and sending back people in Justice Department custody?

THE PRESIDENT: It's okay because we're freeing American people who were held illegally. And we — I've made a deal with Venezuela that they'll hold free elections. So far, they've maintained the requirements. And that's it.

Q Do you worry — do you worry — do you worry that by giving back —

THE PRESIDENT: No.

Q — the guy who went back today, other governments won't —

THE PRESIDENT: No.

5:25 P.M. EST

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