Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2022

March 23, 2022

The President's Meeting With European Allies/The President's Travel to Europe

Q. Mr. President, what would you like to say to European partners? What would you like to say to European partners?

The President. I'm going to say that to their face. I'm going to sayâall I have to say, I'm going to say when I get there.

But I'll be happy to talk to you guys when I get back orâhow manyâare you coming?

Q. They're there. They're there.

Q. [Inaudible]

The President. I know. [Laughter]

Q. Will you convey your messageâwill you convey the message for Vladimir Putin?

Russia/Ukraine

Q. Mr. President, how concernedâhow concerned are you about the threat of chemical warfare right now, that Russia will use chemical weapons? How high is that threat?

The President. I think it's a real threat. Thank you. Thanks.

Q. Mr. President, Mr. Presidentââ

NOTE: The President spoke at 8:45 a.m. on the South Lawn at the White House prior to boarding Marine One. A reporter referred to President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia.

Categories: Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters :: White House. Locations: Washington, DC.

Subjects: Arms and munitions : Chemical and biological weapons; Communications : News media :: Presidential interviews; Foreign policy, U.S. : Diplomatic security, strengthening efforts.

DCPD Number: DCPD202200193.

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