Biden Addresses Congress , on the Eve of His <br />First 100 Days as President.<br />President Joe Biden addressed an abbreviated <br />joint session of Congress due to the ongoing pandemic ...<br />and a Capitol under sustained security measures <br />following the Jan. 6 insurrection.<br />Biden began his speech by acknowledging <br />the historical precedent set by the two women <br />seated on the dais behind him: .<br />Vice President Kamala Harris <br />and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.<br />Madam Speaker. Madam Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.<br />For the rest of his speech from the presidential podium, <br />Biden struck an optimistic tone.<br />citing the logistical success of the vaccine rollout <br />and the impact of the American Rescue Plan legislation.<br />America is on the move again. Turning peril into possibility, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.<br />Biden implored the nation to come together, <br />urging bipartisanship in order to <br />"defend American interests across the board.".<br />He spoke about his vision for the <br />U.S. and touted his infrastructure plan <br />and American Families Plan.<br />two massive pieces of legislation that would equate<br />to nearly $4 trillion over the next decade.<br />Biden received tepid Republican <br />support of his speech, with <br />TX Senator Ted Cruz appearing <br />to doze off during sections.<br />But he referred to his vision for the future of the U.S. <br />as a "once-in-a-generation investment in America itself." .<br />We’re in a great inflection point in history. We have to do more than just build back. We have to build back better, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'
