The president stated that the two had 'a nice conversation' about the various aspects of the bill.
to vote for the administration's social spending and climate bill before the upcoming Christmas holiday.
After Manchin spoke on the phone with the president, he told gathered media that he had had"a nice conversation" with Biden, adding that they were both"engaged" about getting the bill passed as soon as possible. Manchin's office also released a statement saying that Biden would be in continual communication with the senator over the coming days.
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