Biden Cites 'Neanderthal Thinking' After Texas, Mississippi Lift COVID Restrictions.<br />GOP Govs. Greg Abbott of Texas and Tate Reeves of Mississippi recently lifted mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions in their states.<br />President Joe Biden said "it's a big mistake" to go against the CDC's recommendations.<br />Look, I hope everybody's realized by now, these masks make a difference, President Joe Biden, via statement.<br />The last thing -- the last thing we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your mask, forget it. It still matters, President Joe Biden, via statement.<br />Biden asked all Americans to continue to wear masks and follow federal health guidelines.<br />It's critical -- critical, critical, critical -- that they follow the science: Wash your hands, hot water, do it frequently. , President Joe Biden, via statement.<br />Wear a mask and stay socially distanced. And I know you all know that. I wish the heck some of our elected officials knew it, President Joe Biden, via statement