Biden criticizes climate change deniers for spreading falsehoods.
President Biden Highlights Climate Change Disagreement with John Wayne Reference
President Joe Biden used a memorable quote from a John Wayne cowboy movie to express his frustration with the climate change deniers for spreading falsehoods.”>ongoing debate surrounding climate change
. During a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, Biden stated, “The Indian looks at John Wayne and points to the Union soldier and says, ‘He’s a lying, dog-faced pony soldier!'” The President emphasized that there are many individuals spreading misinformation about global warming.G20 Summit and Fossil Fuel Use
When asked about his concerns regarding the lack of agreement on fossil fuel use at the G20 summit, Biden responded. He had just returned from the summit in New Delhi, India, where he spent two and a half days with other world leaders. The President arrived in Hanoi on Sunday and is expected to depart on Monday.
Biden’s use of the “lying, dog-faced pony soldier” phrase originated during his 2020 campaign in New Hampshire. He explained that it is a quote his brother enjoys from a John Wayne cowboy movie.
Engaging with Women Reporters
During the press conference, President Biden took five questions from women reporters. One reporter jokingly expressed concern that the President may have chosen women reporters to receive easier questions. In response, Biden humorously stated, “If you sent me a softball, I wouldn’t know what to do with it. I’d probably strike out even worse.”
United States-Vietnam Relations and Future Cooperation
Earlier in the day, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong described the relationship between the United States and Vietnam as significantly improved, emphasizing the importance of non-interference in domestic affairs. President Biden echoed this sentiment, highlighting the progress made in overcoming the pain of the Vietnam War.
Biden discussed various areas of future cooperation, including semiconductor supply chains, trade, investment, climate change, clean energy, global health, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and security measures against human trafficking. He also emphasized that human rights are a priority for his administration and the American people.
Source: The Washington Examiner
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