Jen Psaki actually said...
We don`t accept the notion and he`s an optimist by nature, otherwise, he wouldn`t be sitting in the Oval Office right now that it`s dead. We don`t accept that. We believe there needs to be a path forward. The President sees his role as somebody who can speak from the bully pulpit to elevate and advocate for the need to move forward on voting rights legislation.
Context
Psaki discusses the President's commitment to advocating for voting rights legislation despite challenges.
07/12/2021