Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure -

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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
San Diego, California

2:00 P.M. PDT

THE PRESIDENT: I know you always asked me, “How are we doing?” We’re going to win this time around, I think. I feel really good about our chances. I haven’t been in all the House races, but I think we’re going to keep the Senate and pick up a seat. I think we have a chance to win in the House. I don’t think we’re going — not “win,” keeping the House.

So, I’m optimistic. I really am.

And I find that, you know, most of the debate that occurs in the places I visit — I know you don’t think it, but I think we have pretty good crowds. They’re fairly enthusiastic. You don’t write it that way, but they are.

And I find that — that the thing that gives me the most confidence is the fact that the policies we’ve initiated, people care about. Now, they want more. They write to me, but I don’t know anybody who’s really opposed to us bringing down medical prices and prescription drugs and all those other things.

So — so I feel optimistic.

And you can smile. I’m okay. All right?

Q    Mr. President, could I just ask you one quick question?

THE PRESIDENT: No.

Q    You said that you were going to meet with the oil companies.

THE PRESIDENT: Well, I —

Q    When is that going to happen?

THE PRESIDENT: Well I — nothing is set up.

2:01 P.M. PDT