Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2024

February 22, 2024

Hello, folks. This morning I had the honor of meeting with Alexei Navalny's wife and daughter.

As to state the obvious, he was a man of incredible courage. And it's amazing how his wife and daughter are emulating that. And we're going to be announcing the sanctions against Putin, who is responsible for his death, tomorrow.

Andâbut the one thing I've madeâthat was made clear to me is that Yulanda [Yulia; White House correction] is going toâshe's going to continue to fight theâ[*inaudible*]âon the way. So we're not letting up.

Thank you.

Q. Mr. Presidentââ

Q. What's your message to the cease-fire protesters?

Q. Mr. President, is it possible sanctions aren't enough for Russia?

NOTE: The President spoke at 12:35 p.m. in the parking garage of the Fairmont San Francisco hotel. In his remarks, he referred to Yulia and Dasha Navalnaya, wife and daughter, respectively, of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian prison on February 16; and President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia. The transcript was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on February 23.

Categories: Addresses and Remarks : President's meeting with Yulia and Dasha Navalnaya in San Francisco, CA.

Locations: San Francisco, CA.

Names: Navalnaya, Dasha; Navalnaya, Yulia; Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich.

Subjects: California, President's visit; Russia, death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison; Russia, human rights issues; Russia, President; Russia, U.S. sanctions.

DCPD Number: DCPD202400125.

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