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We're prepared to work with the incoming team in common cause on a bipartisan basis to do everything in our collective American power to secure the release of the hostages, both living and deceased,
Sullivan said
I think by the length of the meeting tells you that they had an in-depth conversation on an array of issues,
Jean-Pierre noted
We really had a really good meeting
Trump told the New York Post after it had endedI wanted to know his views on where we are,
Trump said
A transition that is so smooth it'll be as smooth as you can get, and I very much appreciate that, Joe."
He continuedIt’s going to be close, but it looks like it’s going to be Caitlin Clark,
John Kennedy (R-LA) joked ... referencing the basketball star, but did not say which leader he was supporting
He was received enthusiastically with a great deal of support,
Molinaro continuedWe won all seven swing states by a lot,
Trump said, according to a pool report about his definitive routing of Harris last weekI look forward to having a smooth transition and do everything we can to make sure you are accommodated, what you need. We’re going to get a chance to talk about some of that today,
Biden said
I suspect I won’t be running again unless you say he’s good we got to figure something else,
Trump joked, causing laughter among the Republicans
It’s nice to win,
As he prepares for a Republican-controlled government, Trump told lawmakers ... and received a standing ovationThe American experiment endures. We’re going to be OK.”
However, Biden has softened his tone since the election, reassuring the publicMr President-elect, former president, Donald — congratulations,
Biden said
He believes in the norms, he believes in our institution, he believes in the peaceful transfer of power,
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said of Biden's decision to invite Trump
That needs to be signed for interaction to begin with federal agencies,
she saidI picked some people that I shouldn’t have picked,
he said
Welcome back," and that he'
Biden told the President-electPolitics is tough, and in many cases it's not a very nice world. It is a nice world today and I appreciate it very much,
he said after the handshake,
He is the comeback king,
House Speaker Mike Johnson said, before Trump's arrivalThey will go through the top issues – both domestic and foreign policy issues – including what is happening in Europe and Asia and the Middle East,
said Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, before the meeting