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Joe 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…

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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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Biden emphasizes the importance of direct communication with Xi Jinping to avoid misunderstandings.

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