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March 28, 2022

U.S. Officials Say Biden Not Calling for Regime Change After Saying Putin "Cannot Remain in Power"
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U.S. officials have had to walk back remarks made by President Biden
during a Saturday speech from Poland.

President Joe Biden: "We will have a different future, a brighter future
rooted in democracy and principles, hope and light, of decency and
dignity, of freedom and possibilities. For God's sake, this man cannot
remain in power."

The White House rushed to do damage control on Biden's unscripted
comment about Putin, saying the U.S. is not seeking regime change in
Russia, as analysts warned it could derail attempts to negotiate with
Moscow.


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