He was speaking on the first anniversary of the Covid-19 shutdowns in the US and said that his administration is on track to beat his promise to deliver 100 million Covid-19 vaccination shots into the arms of Americans by day 60 — 40 days before his campaign promise.
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“When I came into office, you may recall I set a goal, and many of you said it was way over the top,” he said. “I said I intended to get 100 million shots in people’s arms in my first 100 days in office.”
“Tonight, I can say we’re not only going to meet that goal we are gonna beat that goal,” Biden continued. “We are actually on track to meet the goal of 100 million in arms on my 60th day in office.”
He also urged all Americans “to get vaccinated” against coronavirus when it’s their turn. “If we do all this, if we do our part, if we do this together, by July 4th there’s a good chance you, your families and friends will be able…