The White House
Hagerstown Regional Airport
Hagerstown, Maryland
7:49 P.M. EDT
Q How are the ceasefire talks?
THE PRESIDENT: So far, s- — as of an hour ago, they're still in play. I'm optimistic. Not t- — far from over. Just a couple more issues. I think we've got a shot.
Q Are you more optimistic now than you have been in months past?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes.
Q Why?
THE PRESIDENT: If I told you that, I'd give away what's going on.
Q When — when would the ceasefire begin if you can get a deal?
THE PRESIDENT: That remains to be seen.
Q Okay. Are — are you going to work on your speech this weekend?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes.
Q Okay.
Q What's your message to Democrats on Monday night?
THE PRESIDENT: Win. (Laughs.)
All right. Thank you, guys.
Q Thank you, sir.
7:50 P.M. EDT
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