Biden Commits: Joe Biden affirms human rights commitment as he warms to Saudi

Biden said he hasn't changed his views on human rights despite his admin's praise of Saudi Arabia

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He'd pledged to make a pariah over its abuses for getting oil producers to step up production

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He acknowledged he expects to meet with the leaders of Israel and some Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia

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Biden said he wasn't sure whether he was going to Saudi Arabia and has no direct plans at the moment to visit the kingdom

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The comments come as the White House has sounded more definitive about the trip

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Biden told reporters after delivering remarks on the May jobs report, when asked about possible travel to Saudi Arabia

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Look, we're getting way ahead of ourselves here, Biden said when asked about such a meeting

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