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Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2023 
Remarks in an Exchange With Reporters Upon Arrival From St. Croix, Virgin 
Islands 
January 2, 2023 
Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell/Brent Spence Bridge 
Q. Why is it important to go with Mitch McConnell to Kentucky? 
The President. It's his State. That's the reason. Because—— 
Q. Why is that significant, to be with McConnell there? 
The President. We've been friends a long time. I don't—everybody is talking about how 
significant it is. There's nothing new there about our relationship. It's always been—[inaudible].  
Q. Mr. President—— 
The President. It's a giant bridge, man. It's a lot of money. It's important. 
South Korea 
Q. President Biden, are you discussing joint nuclear exercises with South Korea right now? 
The President. No. 
NOTE: The President spoke at 4:35 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White House upon arrival on 
Marine One.  
Categories: Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters, White House. 
Locations: Washington, DC. 
Names: McConnell, A. Mitchell. 
Subjects: Infrastructure improvements; News media, Presidential interviews; Senate minority 
leader. 
DCPD Number: DCPD202300002.