Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2021

October 20, 2021

Infrastructure, Jobs, Education, and Family Assistance Legislation

Q. Will you reach a deal on the package before you leave for the Gâ20?

The President. You all never believed from the beginning I'd ever get anything done. I think we'll get a deal.

Q. Are youâis itâare you accepting losingâgoing from 12 years to 4 years of paid family leave?

The President. I'm not going to get intoâlike I wouldn't be gettingâif I negotiated with you guys all along, I wouldn't be as far along as I am.

Q. Mr. Presidentââ

The President. I'm hopeful. I think we'll get a good deal.

China/Hypersonic Missile Test

Q. Are you concerned about Chinese hypersonic missiles?

The President. Yes.

Q. What about the voting rights bill?

NOTE: The President spoke at approximately 3:30 p.m. on the tarmac prior to boarding Air Force One en route to Scranton, PA. The transcript was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on October 21.

Categories: Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters :: Joint Base Andrews, MD.

Locations: Joint Base Andrews, MD.

Subjects: Budget, Federal : Fiscal year 2022 budget; China : Hypersonic missile test; Communications : News media :: Presidential interviews; Maryland : Joint Base Andrews; Maryland : President's visits.

DCPD Number: DCPD202100863.

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