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.
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