In the shadow of a looming debt ceiling deadline, President Joe Biden gave his first interview in weeks, during which he addressed both the potential for default and a number of other pressing matters, including his ability to win reelection at nearly 82 years old.

Here are a few of the top lines from his sit down with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle.

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