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So Russian American meetings, high level meetings haven't been held in more than four years. This is a long period, and this was a very tough period for both our countries. In fact, let me be let me be frank. These this was the lowest point for us since the Cold War, and this wasn't a positive thing for the world or for our countries. So it was evident, self evident, that sooner or later, had to rectify the situation and return to dialogue. So that is why a personal in person meeting of the two leaders of the two countries was a necessity.

I met with Donald Trump for an intriguing three-hour dinner, along with his chief of staff and my manager. We discussed various topics, particularly global health, where I shared updates on our foundation's work towards an HIV cure and the potential for accelerated vaccine innovation similar to what was done during COVID. We also talked about polio eradication efforts, emphasizing the challenges in regions like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Gaza, and Africa. Trump showed a keen interest in how he could help achieve significant milestones in these areas over the next four years. I was impressed by his enthusiasm and willingness to engage with the issues I presented.

I played a key role in getting the Paris climate accord passed. After meeting with Deng Xiaoping, I convinced China to join by applying pressure. As a result, nearly 200 nations came together to support the accord.

President Trump was asked if he still considers President Xi a dictator. He confirmed that he does, explaining that President Xi holds significant power and authority.

China and the United States have the potential to collaboratively address global issues. It's crucial for both nations to work together. I had a long-standing friendship with him, and we spent countless hours discussing various topics. He is truly remarkable. Have you had a chance to talk to him in private? The press often disapproves of my casual remarks, but I find him to be an extraordinary individual. Did you discuss the trailer from last week?

Governor Gavin Newsom met with President Xi in China, but it is unclear if the White House coordinated or sanctioned this trip. The speaker does not have any information on the visit and suggests contacting the state department or the governor's office for more details.

I want to clarify that Jake Sullivan and I have had discussions and met. For our adversaries who believe they can exploit this transition between administrations, they are mistaken. We are united and working closely together as one team with the United States during this transition.

During my campaign, I supported Taiwanese independence. I hate China, and I hate Xi Jinping. I've denounced China and would die for America. I'm making it clear that these people will never be near me again. I have nothing to do with them! Do you want me to shout from the rooftops that the CCP is bad? Because I think Xi Jinping is a piece of shit, and he should go to hell. I believe that the most important relationship is that between China and the United States. We need leaders to see that China is now a peer. We are better off as partners. We can do business and trade, and have student exchanges. Every four years we hear the same China bashing, but after the election the tone changes. They do this because it riles up the voters. But that kind of rhetoric is harmful.

I have never received any money from any foreign source in my entire life. It has come to our attention that the current president has paid significantly more taxes in China, possesses a hidden bank account in China, conducts business in China, and has made claims about me accepting money. However, I want to clarify that I have never accepted any money from any country at any time.

I know Putin well, and we had a remarkably good, blunt relationship. I'd describe it as brutally blunt. While never physical, I believe in being brutally honest with people in private. It's also important to avoid embarrassing them publicly if you want their cooperation. In my experience, most leaders appreciated my honesty about our interests and objectives. They also valued discretion when possible. Putin, specifically, never reneged on a personal agreement he made with me. Behind closed doors, he kept his word and could be trusted.

When I was vice president, things were bad during the pandemic. Barack told me to go to Detroit to fix it. The mayor spent more time with me than he expected. God bless him.

I prefer Biden over Trump. Biden is more experienced, predictable, and comes from an old-school political background. However, we are willing to work with any US leader trusted by the American people. Translation: I prefer Biden over Trump. Biden is more experienced, predictable, and comes from an old-school political background. However, we are willing to work with any US leader trusted by the American people.

During a conversation with Xi Jinping, I was asked to define America. I responded with one word: possibilities.

President, do you still consider President Xi an exhibitor to the firm?

I really pushed hard for this meeting and called a lot of people who know him and were in regular contact with him. I went to see some of those people directly. Please, can you help me get a sit down for five minutes with Benjamin Netanyahu? I probably called or met with six, seven, eight, maybe more people on this question. People in official capacities, people in the Israeli government. I know a number of people in the Israeli government, people in Israel, a friend of mine in California who knows him. I really, really tried. And I did so for two reasons. One, because there was a threat to my family. The Israeli government and Netanyahu himself tried to punish two members of my family. I won’t be more specific, but actually punished two members of my family because he, as he has said in public many times, believes in blood guilt. Amalek, you know, when someone commits a crime against you, you punish not just him, but his family, his bloodline. There’s no idea that’s less Western than that, more anti Christian than that. Christians reject that. Netanyahu doesn’t. That’s why he’s talking about Amalek, and he was going after my family, literally. So I felt very threatened by that. But, moreover, I think it’s bad for my country to have people using that kind of language, round them up, bring them to the camps, gas chambers, Nazis, antisemitism. It scares the heck out of people. It makes people crazy and hysterical. And certainly in my case, none of that is true. I hate collective punishment. I hate attacking people on the basis of their bloodline. I hate antisemitism and anti white racism and all of this or any kind of racism, period. And I’ve said that a lot. So using that kind of language against someone who is not fundamentally your enemy, just, in my case, I want Christians in areas controlled by Israel to be treated with dignity, to have rights. And I don’t want the US government involved in a war, a regime change war with Iran. Those are my priorities and I’ve said them out loud. I have no secret agenda.

Donald Trump lost 2 debates to me in 2020 and hasn't debated since. Now he wants to debate me again. I'm ready for it, even willing to do it twice. Let's choose the dates, Donald. I hear you're available on Wednesdays. Translation (if needed): Donald Trump lost 2 debates to me in 2020 and hasn't debated since. Now he wants to debate me again. I'm ready for it, even willing to do it twice. Let's choose the dates, Donald. I hear you're available on Wednesdays.

I never traveled to DC with Mr. Wade for personal or business reasons. We have never been in DC at the same time. I have been to DC for an interview at Howard University and the Global Summit, but not with Mr. Wade. I did not visit the White House during my trips to DC.

I had a long, intriguing dinner with Donald Trump, lasting over three hours, along with his chief of staff and my manager. We discussed various topics, particularly global health, where I shared updates on our work towards an HIV cure and the potential for accelerated vaccine innovation, similar to what was done during COVID. We also talked about the progress on polio eradication and the challenges in regions like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Gaza. Trump was engaged and interested in how he could contribute to achieving significant health milestones in the next four years. I was impressed with his enthusiasm for the issues we discussed.

We have underestimated Chinese power in the world. The trains are fabulous: Beijing to Shanghai in four and a half hours, roughly a thousand kilometers, unlike Amtrak’s typical long-haul experiences. The infrastructure strength is one key advantage. A second is their scientific and technological capacity, which is crucial for the coming decades. The question is: which society will turn out more scientists and engineers? A data point: 34% of first-year students in Chinese universities study engineering or a STEM field, while the United States is at 5.6%. And they are a much bigger country. At Harvard graduation, when we ask our graduate students to stand up as a class, chemistry majors, biology majors, physics majors largely consist of Asian Americans, or Americans of Asian ethnicity, or Chinese American citizens. Last week, when President Trump gathered all the tech titans of the United States in the White House, a tremendous number of those tech titans are Indian Americans and Chinese Americans. We’re not competing when it really matters for the future, and that’s on technology. The PLA, some have said, well, it hasn’t fought since 1978. What is it worth? I’ve seen the PLA and I think we’ve underestimated their military strength and their technology strength. And one other thing: the Communist Party of China is strategic, and they don’t have to worry about what the press says. That can be a good thing to have the press challenging the government, but they have nobody opposing them, so they can make big bets over ten, twenty, thirty years. Mary and I were mentioning one of them. For thirty-five consecutive years, the Chinese foreign minister, whoever that person is, has made his first trip of the year in January to Africa to show the Africans you are our priority. I think President Trump never went to Africa in his first term. President Biden went once to Angola for two or three days at the end of his term, just before he resigned. They’re strategic, and we’re not competing on that level. So, actually, I think the Chinese in technology, military, and economics are stronger than we think they are, and we’ve underestimated them, and we can’t do that any longer.

I had an intriguing dinner with Donald Trump, lasting over three hours, along with his chief of staff and my manager. We discussed various topics, particularly global health. I shared updates on our foundation's work towards an HIV cure and suggested that we could replicate the rapid vaccine innovation seen during COVID. We also talked about polio eradication efforts, highlighting challenges in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Gaza, and Africa. Trump was interested in how he could contribute to achieving significant health milestones in the next four years. I was impressed by his enthusiasm and engagement with the issues I presented.

And one of the things at the table was one of the gentlemen who's a great guy, but he said, I said I I hope I didn't insult him. 'let's meet in another month or two, and let's see if we can start, you know, making some what.' 'He that a month or two? You're gonna have another 40,000 people dead in a month or two. You have to do it tonight.' 'And I did, actually. I called, president Putin, and we're trying to work out a meeting with president Zelensky. We'll see what happens there.' 'And then if that works out if it works out, then I'll go to the trilap and close it up.'

The president has done over 40 unscripted interviews and more than 500 gaggles this year. He likes engaging with the public and will keep doing so.

I became friends with the senior guys in Amtrak, especially Angelo. He once grabbed my cheek and shirt, scaring me. He told me that he had read in the newspaper about my extensive travel as vice president, covering 1,000,000 miles. But he casually mentioned that he had ridden 1,000,000,327 miles himself.

I have lived in China and visited about 30 times. I believe that China does not necessarily need to be viewed as an adversary. Tim Waltz and his wife chose to get married on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre because she wanted a memorable date. For their honeymoon, they traveled to China.