Karine Jean-Pierre

“ Like I said, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that we’re seeing here to invest in our country, invest in America — you know, to invest in the American — the American families, the American people; to create millions of jobs ”

“ And so this is it — right? — when we’re talking about rebuilding the middle class. This is the American Jobs Plan: to rebuild the middle class, to invest, to do this historic investment into this country, and also just create jobs into the — to the American people and creating jobs. ”

“ The first is how we move investments in our roads, bridges, rail, and other elements of our transportation infrastructure. The second is how we live at home — investments in broadband, water, power, housing, and buildings. The third is how we care for one another — investments in home and community-based care for older family members and people with disabilities. ”

“ As we have said repeatedly, you know, a Border Patrol facility is no place for a child. And we have been working around the clock, in coordination with HHS, to quickly move unaccompanied children out of these crowded Border Patrol stations and into the care of HHS so they can be placed with family members or other sponsors. ”

“ We are seeing progress, but it’s going to take time. And so, you know — but let me be clear: We are tr- — we are putting out the message, “The border is not open. People should not make the dangerous journey. And we will continue to expel individuals and families.”
Q Hey, Karine, is he — is — on the Derek Chauvin trial, is the President watching it up there like we’re watching it back here? Does he plan to reach out to Floyd’s family? Has he had any conversations with them since they were at the DNC? ”