![]() We’re also providing: Rental assistance to keep people from being evicted from their homes. Did you ever think you’d see that in America? That’s why the American Rescue Plan is delivering food and nutrition assistance to millions of Americans facing hunger – and hunger is down sharply already. One of the defining images of this crisis has been cars lined up for miles waiting for a box of food to be put in the trunk. A grandmother in Virginia told me she immediately took her granddaughter to the eye doctor - something she put off for months because she didn’t have the money. She said when she couldn’t work, this relief check put food on the table and saved her and her son from eviction. For many people, it’s making all the difference in the world.Ī single mom in Texas wrote to me. We’ve already sent more than 160 million checks out the door. What else have we done these first 100 days? We kept our commitment and we are sending $1,400 rescue checks to 85% of all American households. But tonight, I can say because of you - the American people – our progress these past 100 days against one of the worst pandemics in history is one of the greatest logistical achievements our country has ever seen. There’s still more work to do to beat this virus. Grandparents hugging their children and grandchildren instead of pressing their hands against a window to say goodbye. Parents are seeing smiles on their kids’ faces as they go back to school because teachers and school bus drivers, cafeteria workers have been vaccinated. When she got vaccinated, she sat in her car and just cried. She wrote to me that she was worried about bringing the virus home. A dose of hope for the educator in Florida who has a child who suffers from an auto-immune disease. She looked and said every shot feels like a dose of hope. And, more than half of all adults in America have gotten at least one shot.Īt a mass vaccination center in Glendale, Arizona, I asked a nurse what it’s like. Senior deaths from COVID-19 are down 80% since January. 100 days later, nearly 70% of seniors are fully protected. When I was sworn in, less than 1% of seniors were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Everyone over the age of 16, everyone – is now eligible and can get vaccinated right away. Today, 90% of Americans now live within 5 miles of a vaccination site. We’re setting up community vaccination sites, and are deploying mobile units into hard-to-reach areas. We’ve gotten the vaccine to nearly 40,000 pharmacies and over 700 community health centers. We’re marshalling every federal resource. We’re already seeing the results.Īfter I promised 100 million COVID-19 vaccine shots in 100 days – we will have provided over 220 million COVID shots in 100 days. ![]() One of the most consequential rescue packages in American history. Together - we passed the American Rescue Plan. ![]() And thanks to the extraordinary leadership of Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer – and with the overwhelming support of the American people – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans – we did act. We have shown each other and the world: There is no quit in America.ġ00 days ago, America’s house was on fire. Light over darkness.Īfter 100 Days of rescue and renewal, America is ready for takeoff. And today, that’s what we’re doing: America is rising anew. Now, after just 100 days, I can report to the nation: America is on the move again. The worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War. The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. 100 days since I took the oath of office, lifted my hand off our family Bible, and inherited a nation in crisis. And winning the future for America.Īs I stand here tonight - just one day shy of the 100th day of my administration. About rebuilding our nation - and revitalizing our democracy. Tonight, I come to talk about crisis - and opportunity. Throughout our history, Presidents have come to this chamber to speak to the Congress, to the nation, and to the world. While the setting tonight is familiar, this gathering is very different – a reminder of the extraordinary times we are in. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests. ![]() No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time. The full text of his prepared speech below was released by the White House. Wednesday night, approaching his 100th day in office, President Joe Biden addresses the joint session of Congress for the first time. Watch Video: President Biden claims 'America is on the move again'
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