Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure

Joint Base Andrews Prince George’s County, Maryland 10:06 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President, have you spoken to Evan Gershkovich’s family? THE PRESIDENT: I tried to get them yesterday. We missed calls. I called them yesterday, and we missed calls. I’m going to try them from the plane. Q Try them from the plane? THE PRESIDENT: Yeah. Because - Q That’s Evan Gershkovich’s family? THE PRESIDENT: Yes. Q Anything you can say about his case? THE PRESIDENT: Well, you know, we’re making it real clear that it’s totally illegal what’s happening, and we declared it so. It changes the dynamic. Q What’s your top priority on this trip, sir? THE PRESIDENT: Make sure the Irish accords and the Windsor agreement stay in place, to keep the peace. That’s the - that’s the main thing. And it’s look like we’re going to - keep your fingers crossed. Q Is your family coming with you on the trip? THE PRESIDENT: Just two of my family members who hadn’t been there before. Q And on the abortion pill ruling, what are your thoughts? THE PRESIDENT: My thoughts are: It’s completely out of bounds what the judge did. Thank you. 10:07 A.M. EDT The post Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure appeared first on The White House.