Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2023

January 2, 2023

Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell/Brent Spence Bridge

Q. Why is it important to go with Mitch McConnell to Kentucky?

The President. It's his State. That's the reason. Becauseââ

Q. Why is that significant, to be with McConnell there?

The President. We've been friends a long time. I don'tâeverybody is talking about how significant it is. There's nothing new there about our relationship. It's always beenâ[inaudible].

Q. Mr. Presidentââ

The President. It's a giant bridge, man. It's a lot of money. It's important.

South Korea

Q. President Biden, are you discussing joint nuclear exercises with South Korea right now?

The President. No.

NOTE: The President spoke at 4:35 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White House upon arrival on Marine One.

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

Names: McConnell, A. Mitchell.

Subjects: Infrastructure improvements; News media, Presidential interviews; Senate minority leader.

DCPD Number: DCPD202300002.

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