President Biden, Colombian President Petro Issue Remarks Ahead of Bilateral Meeting
April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- President Biden and Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued the following remarks on April 20, 2023, ahead of their bilateral meeting:
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PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome. It's great to see you here in the Oval Office and in Washington.
And, by the way, Happy Birthday.
PRESIDENT PETRO: (Laughs.) Gracias. Muy amable.
(As interpreted.) It was yesterday. The 19th of April is a very impo . . .
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PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome. It's great to see you here in the Oval Office and in Washington.
And, by the way, Happy Birthday.
PRESIDENT PETRO: (Laughs.) Gracias. Muy amable.
(As interpreted.) It was yesterday. The 19th of April is a very impo . . .