Joseph Robinette Biden

“ We have 1 million fewer educators — 1 million fewer educators — than we did this time last year. We’ve lost 400,000 small businesses. All of those empty storefronts aren’t just shattered dreams, they’re warning lights that are going off and state and local budgets that are being stretched because of the lack of tax revenue. ”

“ But without a rescue plan, these gains are going to slow. We can’t afford one step forward and two steps backwards. We need to beat the virus, provide essential relief, and build an inclusive recovery. ”

“ In less than two weeks, enhanced unemployment benefits will begin to expire for 11 million people. At least 7 million kids don’t have enough food to eat on a regular basis. Thirteen million people are behind in their rent. ”