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Unidentified

Neutral

00:00:00-00:00:03 (3 sec)

"President Biden?" 1

Joe Biden

Positive

00:00:03-00:00:04 (1 sec)

"Yes." 2

Unidentified

Neutral

00:00:04-00:00:07 (3 sec)

"Your Artemis II crew." 3

Joe Biden

Neutral

00:00:07-00:00:25 (18 sec)

"Hey, Artemis Team II. How you all doing? Look, I want to thank you for your incredible service, the mission you're about to go on. The United States is going to return people on the moon. It's hard to believe for the first time in over 50 years, and the worst part is, I can remember exactly where I was when they announced that man that has landed on the moon." 4

Joe Biden

Neutral

00:00:25-00:00:27 (2 sec)

"It doesn't mean I'm old, it just means you guys are moving quickly." 5

Artemis II Crew

Neutral

00:00:27-00:00:27 ( sec)

"[Laughter]" 6

Reid Wiseman

Very Positive

00:00:27-00:00:49 (22 sec)

"We definitely want to start -- the crew would like to start with, thank you very much for your trust. We'll make -- we'll make both of our nations, U.S. and Canada, proud in this mission. There are thousands of people across both nations, and actually around the world, working to get Artemis II off the pad successfully, and and just thank you for placing your trust, and our nation's trust, in this crew." 7

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:00:49-00:01:08 (19 sec)

"The world just is just holds their breath when things like this happen, and -- and I know you know it, but you know, the work you're doing is going to inspire countless people around our country and the world. It's going to lead so many students and scientists, engineers and innovators, are going to show they can do it, too." 8

Joe Biden

Somewhat Positive

00:01:08-00:01:18 (10 sec)

"And by the way, I know you got there's a lot of kids among all of you. If you guys aren't -- won't come to the White House afterwards, I'm going to invite your kids anyway. Is that okay?" 9

Reid Wiseman

Very Positive

00:01:18-00:01:24 (6 sec)

"Absolutely, Mr. President. That would be awesome. We have all the kids around so they can hear your words." 10

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:01:24-00:01:29 (5 sec)

"Well, I tell you what, you must be proud of your your mom and your dads. It's just incredible." 11

Unidentified

Very Positive

00:01:29-00:01:34 (4 sec)

"I'm the daughter of Jeremy Hanson. We're really grateful for you to be on the phone with us right now." 12

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:01:34-00:01:50 (17 sec)

"Well, I'm grateful for you guys. I really mean it. Look, you know, your mom, your dad's going into space, going to the moon. It's -- I know it's both exciting and exhilarating. But also, the truth of the matter is, none of us could do what we're doing were it not for the fact that we have the support from our kids. " 13