Harris: Extraordinary Testament of a President ‘Who Understands the Strength that Rests in Understanding the Significance of Diplomacy’

Harris: “This is an extraordinary day. And I‘m very thankful for our president and what he has done his entire career, but in particular as it relates to these families and these individuals, what he has been able to do to bring the allies together on many issues, but in particular this one. This is just extraordinary testament to the importance of having a president who understands the power of diplomacy and understands the strength that rests in understanding the significance of diplomacy and strengthening alliances. This is an incredible day. You can see it in the families and in their eyes and in their cries.”
Reporter: When did you know ]inaudible]?”
Biden: “A while ago. We had to make sure everything was in place. Slovenia made the right — we were at the right time. So, anyway, it’s about the trust. I mean it, no — everybody thinks — I’ve talked about in relation to relationships with foreign policy with other countries. Much of it — and you‘ve heard me kid with Barack, all politics is personal. It matters. What I mean is, I trust you, you trust them, you get things done. And that‘s how this got done. Anyway, thank you.”
Reporter: “How worried are you [inaudible]?”
Biden: “I‘m very concerned about it. I had a very direct meeting with the prime minister today. Very direct. We got a basis for a ceasefire. He should move on it and they should move on it now.”