President Joe Biden once again referred to a printed cheat sheet sheet as he doubled down on his unscripted weekend claim that Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power. On Monday Biden, 79, told reporters he made no apologies for his remarks made off the cuff and not part of his prepared speech in a nationally televised address from Poland Saturday and did not view it as a provocation to Russia.
Its more an aspiration than anything. He shouldnt be in power. Theres no I mean, people like this shouldnt be ruling countries, but they do. The fact is they do, but it doesnt mean I cant express my outrage about it.
His comments closely aligned with notes printed on a small piece of paper that he was photographed holding in his left hand as he spoke that began as follows: