On the recordNovember 14, 2023
We talked about the idea that I should be able to pick up the phone and call him, and he should be able to pick up the phone directly and call me. I will take the call.
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transcripts.cnn.comJoe Biden: “We talked about the idea that I should be able to pick up the phone and call him, and he should be able to pick up the…”
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Biden emphasizes the importance of direct communication with Xi Jinping to avoid misunderstandings.
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