Biden's Comments Prior to Marine One Takeoff

The White House

Q Mr. President, good afternoon, sir. Going to California, is this about coming up with a plan B for 2024? Does Gavin need to stand by?

THE PRESIDENT: Are you ready?

Q Yes, sir.

THE PRESIDENT: Well, I'm looking for — I'm looking at you. We're looking at you.

Hey —

(Cross-talk.)

THE PRESIDENT: Hey — whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What I came to tell you was: I told you we'd be announcing sanctions on Russia. We'll have a major package announced on Friday, and I'll be happy to sit with you all while doing that. Okay?

(Cross-talk.)

Q Nikki Haley or Donald Trump. Who would you prefer in November? Who would you rather — who would rather challenge in November: Nikki Haley or Donald Trump?

THE PRESIDENT: Oh, I don't care.

(Cross-talk.)

Q (Inaudible) on Rafah? Have you gotten an evacuation plan for Rafah yet?

(Cross-talk.)

1:09 P.M. EST

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