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Press Gaggle: Joe Biden Speaks to Reporters Before Marine One Departure - March 2, 2022
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Question Person
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Joe Biden Person
Question
Neutral
00:00:00-00:00:02 (3 sec)
"What did you give up for Lent?"
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Joe Biden
Positive
00:00:02-00:00:03 (1 sec)
"All sweets."
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Question
Positive
00:00:03-00:00:03 (1 sec)
"All sweets?"
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:00:03-00:00:11 (8 sec)
"And I'm -- you know me, I start off with dessert."
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Question
Somewhat Negative
00:00:11-00:00:15 (3 sec)
"So, no ice cream?"
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Joe Biden
Slightly Negative
00:00:15-00:00:16 (1 sec)
"No ice cream. Nothing."
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Question
Negative
00:00:16-00:00:25 (9 sec)
"Mr. President, how worried are you about President Zelenskyy? And do you think he should stay in Ukraine, or do you think he should try to leave?"
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Joe Biden
Positive
00:00:25-00:00:29 (5 sec)
"I think it’s his judgement to make, and we’re doing everything we can to help him."
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Question
Neutral
00:00:29-00:00:35 (6 sec)
"Have you made any other attempts to reach China or talk to them about the situation at all?"
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:00:35-00:00:39 (4 sec)
"Not directly yet. We -- the staff has been in contact with them."
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Question
Positive
00:00:39-00:00:47 (8 sec)
"Do you support permanent U.S. military presence in Poland and other Eastern European countries now after what's happening in Ukraine?"
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:00:47-00:00:50 (3 sec)
"We've always been there. We've always been -- all the NATO countries."
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Question
Neutral
00:00:50-00:00:53 (2 sec)
"I'm talking about permanent bases."
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Joe Biden
Slightly Negative
00:00:53-00:00:55 (2 sec)
"No, I -- that’s a decision for NATO to make. [Crosstalk]"
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:00:55-00:00:55 ( sec)
"I'm sorry."
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Question
Neutral
00:00:55-00:01:03 (8 sec)
"Mr. President, are you considering banning Russian oil imports?"
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:01:03-00:01:06 (2 sec)
"There’s -- nothing is off the table."
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Question
Very Negative
00:01:06-00:01:10 (5 sec)
"Do you believe Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine?"
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:01:10-00:01:14 (3 sec)
"We are following it very closely. It’s early to say that."
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Question
Neutral
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"Pope Francis asked for prayers and fasting today for the people of Ukraine on this Ash Wednesday. Pope Francis is asking for prayers and fasting. What's your reaction to that that, sir?"
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Joe Biden
Neutral
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"I think he's right. I was with the Cardinal this morning. He came over to give me ashes. We both prayed for that -- for the people of Ukraine."
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Question
Very Positive
00:01:31-00:01:38 (7 sec)
"And last night, you continued to support Roe v. Wade. As a Catholic, why do you support abortion as a Catholic, defying church teachings?"
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Joe Biden
Positive
00:01:38-00:01:43 (6 sec)
"Well, I tell you what, I don't want to get in a debate with you on theology. But, you know -- well, anyway."
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Question
Positive
00:01:43-00:01:46 (3 sec)
"But why? Why support abortion as a pro-life --"
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:01:46-00:01:52 (5 sec)
"I'm not -- I'm not going to make a -- I'm not going to make a judgement for other people."
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Question
Neutral
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"If you're Catholic, why -- why defy church teaching?"
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Question
Neutral
00:01:53-00:01:57 (4 sec)
"Mr. President, do you believe Russia is intentionally targeting civilian areas? There are over 2,000 civilian deaths right now according to --"
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Joe Biden
Very Positive
00:01:57-00:01:59 (2 sec)
"It’s clear they are. Thank you. Thank you."
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