W.H. Deputy Press Sec.: Biden Is Meeting with Putin Because of Our Differences, Not in Spite of Them

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JEAN-PIERRE: “President Biden is meeting with Vladimir Putin because of our country’s differences, not in spite of them. There’s a lot we have to -- to work through. President Biden is the most effective communicator of American values and priorities. And hearing directly from President Putin is the most effective way to understand the Russian plans.”