And so that’s why I put all my focus in the beginning - there are a lot of problems - put all my focus on dealing with those particular problems.Īnd the other problems we’re talking about, from immigration to guns and the other things you mentioned, are long-term problems they’ve been around a long time. And the most urgent problem facing the American people, I stated from the outset, was COVID-19 and the economic dislocation for millions and millions of Americans. THE PRESIDENT: Well, I’m going to - look, when I took office, I decided that it was a fairly basic, simple proposition, and that is: I got elected to solve problems. How far are you willing to go to achieve those promises that you made to the American people? All of those right now are facing stiff, united opposition from Republicans on Capitol Hill. One of the defining challenges you face in the coming months is how to deliver on your promise to Americans on issues like immigration reform, gun control, voting rights, climate change. I’d like to ask you about some of the other issues facing your presidency. Now I’ll be happy to take your questions. So there are still too many Americans out of work, too many families hurting, and we still have a lot of work to do.īut I can say to you, the American people: Help is here, and hope is on the way. That’s the first time in a year the number has fallen below the pre-pandemic high. They’re now projecting it will exceed 6 percent - a 6 percent growth in GDP.Īnd just this morning, we learned that the number of people filing for weekly unemployment insurance fell by nearly 100,000 persons. Since it was passed, a majority - a majority of economic forecasters have significantly increased their projections on the economic growth that’s going to take place this year. One final note: Since we passed the American Rescue Plan, we’re starting to see new signs of hope in our economy. And millions more will be getting their money very soon. That’s real money in people’s pockets, bringing relief instantly, almost. And I believe, in the 35 days left to go, we’ll meet that goal as well.Īs of yesterday, more than 100 million payments of $1,400 have gone into people’s bank accounts. Not yet a majority, but we’re really close. Now, thanks to the enormous amount of work done by our administration, educators, parents, local, state education officials and leaders - a recent Department of Education Department survey shows that nearly half of the K-through-8 schools are open now full time, five days a week, for in-person learning. I also set a goal, before I took office, of getting a majority of schools in K through 8 fully open in the first 100 days. And I believe we can do it.Īnd today, we’ve made a historic investment in reaching the hardest-hit and the most vulnerable communities, the highest-risk communities - as a consequence of the virus - by investing an addition $10 billion in being able to reach them. I know it’s ambitious, twice our original goal, but no other country in the world has even come close - not even close - to what we are doing. That’s right: 200 million shots in 100 days. Now, today, I’m setting a second goal, and that is: We will, by my 100th day in office, have administered 200 million shots in people’s arms. We met that goal last week by day 58 - 42 days ahead of schedule. Before I take questions, I want to make - give you a progress report to the nation on where we stand 65 days into office here on vaccinations and a few other top priorities for the American people.įirst, on vaccinations: On December 8th, I indicated that I hoped to get 100 million shots in people’s arms in my first 100 days.
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