Joseph Robinette Biden

“ For too long as a nation, we haven’t been making the big, bold investments we need to outpace our global competitors. We’ve been falling behind on research and development and manufacturing. And put it bluntly, we have to step up our game.
And I’m not ready to give up. I’m ready to work with all of you, with the Congress — both parties — to pass the American Jobs Plan and to make a once-in-a-generation investment in America’s future. ”

“ It’s about investing in infrastructure — and infrastructure not for the 20th century, but the 21st century. It’s not just roads and bridges; we’re investing in water systems so Americans can have clean water infrastructure. We’re investing in high-speed rail infrastructure. We’re building charging stations to support America’s electric future — electric vehicle future and investing in that infrastructure; and building out America’s supply chain so we never again are at the mercy of another country or any other nation for the critical needs. That’s what we’d mean by investing in infrastructure. ”

“ This is a moment for American strength and American unity; for government, industries, communities to work together to make sure that we’re ready to meet the global competition that lies ahead, not continuing to slide in terms of our investment. ”