Remarks by President Biden and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya During Arrival Welcome -

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4:03 P.M. EDT

Q    Mr. President, when are you going to Africa, sir?

PRESIDENT BIDEN: When do you want to go?

Q    “When you want to go”?

PRESIDENT BIDEN: When do you want to go?

Q    When do I want to go? I’ll go with you, sir.

(President Ruto arrives.)

PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome.

PRESIDENT RUTO: Thank you very much, Mr. President.

PRESIDENT BIDEN: (Inaudible.)

PRESIDENT RUTO: Thank you very much. Thank you for having us.

PRESIDENT BIDEN: We’re going to watch your car go by, and we’re going to say — say hello to the press.

PRESIDENT RUTO: Okay.

PRESIDENT BIDEN: We’re heading today to Africa.

Q    You said what, sir?

PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’m joking. (Inaudible.) (Laughter.) Anyway —

Q    Do you think you’ll get there before January?

PRESIDENT BIDEN: My — I plan on going in February after I’m reelected.

PRESIDENT RUTO: You’re welcome, Mr. President.

PRESIDENT BIDEN: You guys — are these questions relevant? (Laughs.)

4:04 P.M. EDT