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‘My Memory Is Fine,’ President Biden Says
The president defended his ability to serve when questioned by reporters on his memory and age during a news conference hours after a special counsel cleared him of criminal charges in the handling of classified documents.
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[Reporter] “President Biden, something the special counsel said in his report is that one of the reasons you were not charged is because, in his description, you are a well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” “I’m well meaning, and I’m an elderly man, and I know what the hell I’m doing. I’ve been president, and I put this country back on its feet. I don’t need his recommendation. That’s totally –” [Reporter] “How bad is your memory, and can you continue as president?” “My memory is so bad I let you speak. That’s –” [Reporter] “Do you know if your memory has gotten worse, Mr. President?” “My memory is not – My memory is fine. My memory – Take a look at what I’ve done since I’ve become president. None of you thought I could pass any of the things I got passed. How did that happen? You know, I guess I just forgot what was going on.”