On the recordJune 16, 2021
Look, this is not about trust. This is about self-interest and verification of self-interest. That’s what it ’s about.
Joe Biden: “Look, this is not about trust. This is about self-interest and verification of self-interest. That’s what it’s about.”
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Biden emphasizes that his dealings with Putin are based on self-interest rather than trust.
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