Saturday, May 29, 2021

- May 28, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 


- May 28, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Ronald Reagan would not be happy to see that the Reagan Library is run by the head of the Washington Post, Fred Ryan. How the hell did that happen? No wonder they consistently have RINO speakers like Karl Rove and Paul Ryan. They do nothing for our forward-surging Republican Party!

Saturday, May 22, 2021

- May 22, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 


- May 22, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Where’s Durhamwhat ever happened to the Durham Report?


- May 22, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 


- May 22, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

The lackluster Attorney General of Arizona, Mark Brnovich, has to get on the ball and catch up with the great Republican Patriots in the Arizona State Senate. As massive crime in the 2020 Election is becoming more and more evident and obvious, Brnovich is nowhere to be found. He is always on television promoting himself, but never mentions the Crime of the Century, that took place during the 2020 Presidential Election, which was Rigged and Stolen. Arizona was a big part and Brnovich must put himself in gear, or no Arizona Republican will vote for him in the upcoming elections. They will never forget, and neither will the great Patriots of our Nation!


- May 22, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 


- May 22, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

The lackluster Attorney General of Arizona, Mark Brnovich, has to get on the ball and catch up with the great Republican Patriots in the Arizona State Senate. As massive crime in the 2020 Election is becoming more and more evident and obvious, Brnovich is nowhere to be found. He is always on television promoting himself, but never mentions the Crime of the Century, that took place during the 2020 Presidential Election, which was Rigged and Stolen. Arizona was a big part and Brnovich must put himself in gear, or no Arizona Republican will vote for him in the upcoming elections. They will never forget, and neither will the great Patriots of our Nation!


- May 21, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America


- May 21, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Many people have asked about the beautiful Boeing 757 that became so iconic during the Trump rallies. It was effectively kept in storage in Upstate New York in that I was not allowed to use it during my presidency. It is now being fully restored and updated and will be put back into service sometime prior to the end of the year. It will soon be brought to a Louisiana service facility for the completion of work, inspection and updating of Rolls-Royce engines, and a brand new paint job. When completed, it will be better than ever, and again used at upcoming rallies!


 

- May 20, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 


- May 20, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

See, 35 wayward Republicans—they just can’t help themselves. We have much better policy and are much better for the Country, but the Democrats stick together, the Republicans don’t. They don’t have the Romney’s, Little Ben Sasse’s, and Cheney’s of the world. Unfortunately, we do. Sometimes there are consequences to being ineffective and weak. The voters understand!


- May 19, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 


- May 19, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

A loan of $1.2 billion has closed on the asset known as the Bank of America Building (555 California Street) in San Francisco, CA. The interest rate is approximately 2%. Thank you!


- May 19, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America


- May 19, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Stick with Kirstie Alley! She is a great actress, loved by so many people, and a true original. She is also strong and smart. Many millions of people greatly appreciate her support of our Country. Thank you Kirstie, you are truly appreciated! 


 

- May 19, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America


- May 19, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

I have just learned, through leaks in the mainstream media, that after being under investigation from the time I came down the escalator 5 ½ years ago, including the fake Russia Russia Russia Hoax, the 2 year, $48M, No Collusion Mueller Witch Hunt, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax #2, and others, that the Democrat New York Attorney General has “informed” my organization that their “investigation” is no longer just a civil matter but also potentially a “criminal” investigation working with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

 

There is nothing more corrupt than an investigation that is in desperate search of a crime. But, make no mistake, that is exactly what is happening here. 

 

The Attorney General of New York literally campaigned on prosecuting Donald Trump even before she knew anything about me. She said that if elected, she would use her office to look into “every aspect” of my real estate dealings. She swore that she would “definitely sue” me. She boasted on video that she would be, and I quote, “a real pain in the ass.” She declared, “just wait until I’m in the Attorney General’s office,” and, ”I’ve got my eyes on Trump Tower.” She also promised that, if elected, she would “join with law enforcement and other Attorney Generals across this nation in removing this President from office,” and, “It’s important that everyone understand that the days of Donald Trump are coming to an end.”

 

The Attorney General made each of these statements, not after having had an opportunity to actually look at the facts, but BEFORE she was even elected, BEFORE she had seen even a shred of evidence.  This is something that happens in failed third world countries, not the United States. If you can run for a prosecutor’s office pledging to take out your enemies, and be elected to that job by partisan voters who wish to enact political retribution, then we are no longer a free constitutional democracy.

 

Likewise, the District Attorney’s office has been going after me for years based on a lying, discredited low life, who was not listened to or given credibility by other prosecutorial offices, and sentenced to 3 years in prison for lying and other events unrelated to me.

 

These investigations have also been going on for years with members and associates of the Trump Organization being viciously attacked, harassed, and threatened, in order to say anything bad about the 45th President of the United States. This would include having to make up false stories. Numerous documents, all prepared by large and prestigious law and accounting firms, have been examined, and many hours of testimony have been taken from many people, some of whom I have not seen in years.

 

These Democrat offices are consumed with this political and partisan Witch Hunt at a time when crime is up big in New York City, shootings are up 97%, murders are up 45%, a rate not seen in 40 years, drugs and criminals are pouring into our Country in record numbers from our now unprotected Southern Border, and people are fleeing New York for other much safer locations to live. But the District Attorney and Attorney General are possessed, at an unprecedented level, with destroying the political fortunes of President Donald J. Trump and the almost 75 million people who voted for him, by far the highest number ever received by a sitting President.

 

That is what these investigations are all abouta continuation of the greatest political Witch Hunt in the history of the United States. Working in conjunction with Washington, these Democrats want to silence and cancel millions of voters because they don’t want “Trump” to run again. As people are being killed on the sidewalks of New York at an unprecedented rate, as drugs and crime of all kinds are flowing through New York City at record levels, with absolutely nothing being done about it, all they care about is taking down Trump. 

 

Our movement, which started with the Great Election Win of 2016, is perhaps the biggest and most powerful in the history of our Country. But the Democrats want to cancel the Make America Great Again movement, not by Making America First, but by Making America Last. No President has been treated the way I have. With all of the crime and corruption you read about with others, nothing happens, they only go after Donald Trump. 

 

After prosecutorial efforts the likes of which nobody has ever seen before, they failed to stop me in Washington, so they turned it over to New York to do their dirty work. This is what I have been going through for years. It’s a very sad and dangerous tale for our Country, but it is what it is, and we will overcome together.

 

I have built a great company, employed thousands of people, and all I do is get unfairly attacked and abused by a corrupt political system. It would be so wonderful if the effort used against President Donald J. Trump, who lowered taxes and regulations, rebuilt our military, took care of our Veterans, created Space Force, fixed our border, produced our vaccine in record-setting time (years ahead of what was anticipated), and made our Country great and respected again, and so much more, would be focused on the ever more dangerous sidewalks and streets of New York. 

 

If these prosecutors focused on real issues, crime would be obliterated, and New York would be great and free again!


 

May 19, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 


May 19, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Breitbart News: 

 

“President Donald Trump directly confronting radical Islamic terrorism made the United States and the world a much safer place, paving the path for historic peace deals like the Abraham Accords.” — Secretary Pompeo 


May 18, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 

- May 18, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Republicans in the House and Senate should not approve the Democrat trap of the January 6 Commission. It is just more partisan unfairness and unless the murders, riots, and fire bombings in Portland, Minneapolis, Seattle, Chicago, and New York are also going to be studied, this discussion should be ended immediately. Republicans must get much tougher and much smarter, and stop being used by the Radical Left. Hopefully, Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy are listening!

May 18, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 


Good news for Georgia and the Republican Party. Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan won’t be running again for office. He was the one who, along with Governor Brian Kemp, stopped the Georgia State Senate from doing the job they wanted to do on the 2020 Presidential Election Fraud. Duncan’s fight against Election Fraud made him unelectable. His former top aide, Chip Lake, said that the Lieutenant Governor would not win another term in office. Lake said, “I think he was an accident, and this is what happens when accidents happen in politics. They become one and done.” Now maybe the Georgia State Senate and House will build up the courage to expose the large-scale Presidential Election Fraud, which took place in their otherwise wonderful State. Let them just look at the State Senate in Arizona to find out what Leadership and Patriotism is all about!



May 18, 2021 - ICYMI: "Joe Biden's imperiled economy"

 



ICYMI: "Joe Biden's imperiled economy"

"Joe Biden, having already presided on the worst economic recovery since World War II as Barack Obama’s vice president, could oversee one even worse. … Biden came into office with every economic feature in his favor.

 

Thanks to Operation Warp Speed, his White House inherited the most remarkable vaccine production process in history. Because the coronavirus recession was created by preventive lockdowns and demand shocks, not underlying failures of the economy, the country seemed keen to roar back to our pre-pandemic prosperity of unusually tight labor markets and steady natural wage growth of early 2020. Love Donald Trump or hate him, there is no denying that he oversaw the obliteration of our former conception of what constituted full employment."

 

Read the full Washington Examiner Editorial here



May 17, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 




- May 17, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Congratulations to Frank Eathorne for being reelected as Chairman of the Republican Party of Wyoming. It was my honor to work with you so that your great achievements can be continued. The people of Wyoming are special, and so are you!

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May 16, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 





- May 16, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Breaking News! New polling by CBS News on the state of the Republican Party (which is very strong!). “President Trump has a strong hold on the GOP.” 80% of Republicans agree with the removal of Liz Cheney from GOP Leadership and only 20% disagree. The poll also showed that 67% of Republicans said that they do not consider Sleepy Joe Biden to be the legitimate winner of the 2020 Presidential Election. I agree with them 100%, just look at the facts and the data—there is no way he won the 2020 Presidential Election! 

Saturday, May 15, 2021

- May 15, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 

- May 15, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Wall Street Journal has reported (they finally got something right), that 2020 was the “Worst Presidential Poll Miss in 40 Years.” The public opinion surveys ahead of the 2020 Presidential Election were the most inaccurate ever, according to a major polling panel. This was done purposely. The polls were a joke. I won States in a landslide that I was predicted to lose days before the election. Other states had me purposely so far down that it would force people, even fans, to say “Let's stay home Darling. We love our President, but he can’t win.” And then I would win those states or at least come very close. In one state that I actually won, but the results were rigged, ABC and the Washington Post had me down by 17 points. Even the rigged final result was extremely close. It’s called SUPPRESSION POLLING and it should be illegal. These are crooked, disgusting, and very dishonest media outlets and they know exactly what they are doing. The 2020 Presidential Election was, by far, the greatest Election Fraud in the history of our Country. The good news is, the American people get it and the truth is rapidly coming out! Had Mike Pence had the courage to send the Electoral College vote back to states for recertification, and had Mitch McConnell fought for us instead of being the weak and pathetic leader he is, we would right now have a Republican President who would be VETOING the horrific Socialistic Bills that are rapidly going through Congress, including Open Borders, High Taxes, Massive Regulations, and so much else!  

- May 15, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

 

- May 15, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

As our Country is being destroyed, both inside and out, the Presidential Election of 2020 will go down as THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY!

May 15, 2021 Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

 

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Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

President Biden spoke today with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to convey the U.S. commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Palestinian partnership. They discussed the current tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank and expressed their shared desire for Jerusalem to be a place of peaceful coexistence for people of all faiths and backgrounds. President Biden updated President Abbas on U.S. diplomatic engagement on the ongoing conflict and stressed the need for Hamas to cease firing rockets into Israel. They expressed their shared concern that innocent civilians, including children, have tragically lost their lives amidst the ongoing violence. The President expressed his support for steps to enable the Palestinian people to enjoy the dignity, security, freedom, and economic opportunity that they deserve. In that regard, he highlighted the recent U.S. decision to resume assistance to the Palestinian people, including economic and humanitarian assistance to benefit Palestinians in the West bank and Gaza. The President also underscored his strong commitment to a negotiated two-state solution as the best path to reach a just and lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

May 15, 2021 Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel

 

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Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel

The President spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President reaffirmed his strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza. He condemned these indiscriminate attacks against towns and cities across Israel. The President updated the Prime Minister on high-level U.S. engagement with regional partners on this issue and discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts. The President noted that this current period of conflict has tragically claimed the lives of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including children. He raised concerns about the safety and security of journalists and reinforced the need to ensure their protection.

The President shared his grave concern about the intercommunal violence across Israel. He welcomed the statements by the Prime Minister and other leaders opposing such hateful acts and encouraged continued steps to hold violent extremists accountable and to establish calm. They discussed the current tensions in Jerusalem and expressed their shared desire for Jerusalem to be a place of peaceful coexistence for people of all faiths and backgrounds. The President voiced his concern about violent confrontations in the West Bank. He expressed his support for steps to enable the Palestinian people to enjoy the dignity, security, freedom, and economic opportunity that they deserve and affirmed his support for a two-state solution. The leaders agreed to continue the close consultation between their teams and to remain in touch in the days ahead.

 

May 14, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on House Passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

 

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Statement by President Joe Biden on House Passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

I applaud Chairman Nadler, Chairman Scott, and Ranking Member Kato for their leadership in passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a long overdue bipartisan effort to ensure equal protection in the workforce for women who are pregnant.

Across our country, too many pregnant workers are forced to choose between their health and a paycheck. They can be fired for taking too many bathroom breaks, or forced to go on unpaid leave due solely to being pregnant. These practices are unfair and often dangerous. My Administration has made it a priority to support the health and economic security of pregnant workers — particularly women of color, who experience unconscionably high rates of maternal mortality. It is long past time that all workplaces treat pregnant employees with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Today’s bipartisan passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in the House of Representatives marks a significant step forward on that front. I urge the Senate to act swiftly to pass this commonsense bill, and stand up for the health and economic security of pregnant workers and their families. 

- May 14, 2021 - Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

- May 14, 2021 - 

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Isn’t it incredible that because of the vaccines, which I and my Administration came up with years ahead of schedule (despite the fact that everybody, including Fauci, said would never happen), that we no longer need masks, and yet our names are not even mentioned in what everybody is calling the modern day miracle of the vaccines? Without the vaccines, this world would have been in for another 1917 Spanish Flu, where up to 100 million people died. Because of the vaccines we pushed and developed in record time, nothing like that will be even close to happening. Just a mention please! The Biden Administration had zero to do with it. All they did was continue our plan of distribution, which was working well right from the beginning!

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A Proclamation on Revoking Proclamation 9945

 

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May 14, 2021
 
REVOKING PROCLAMATION 9945

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION
The suspension of entry imposed in Proclamation 9945 of October 4, 2019 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System, in Order To Protect the Availability of Healthcare Benefits for Americans), does not advance the interests of the United States.  My Administration is committed to expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare.  We can achieve that objective, however, without barring the entry of noncitizens who seek to immigrate lawfully to this country but who lack significant financial means or have not purchased health insurance coverage from a restrictive list of qualifying plans.  The suspension of entry imposed in Proclamation 9945 is also in tension with the policy set forth in section 1 of Executive Order 14012 of February 2, 2021 (Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans).

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1182(f) and 1185(a), hereby find that the unrestricted entry into the United States of noncitizen immigrants based solely on the reasons articulated in Proclamation 9945 is not detrimental to the interests of the United States.  I therefore hereby proclaim the following: 

Section 1.  Revocation.  Proclamation 9945 is revoked. 

Sec2.  Review of Agency Actions.  The Secretary of State, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall review any regulations, orders, guidance documents, policies, and any other similar agency actions developed pursuant to Proclamation 9945 and, as appropriate, issue revised guidance consistent with the policy set forth in this proclamation.

Sec3.  General Provisions.
     (a)  Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: 
          (i)   the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
          (ii)  the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
     (b)  This proclamation shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
     (c)  This proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.
 
                             JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

Executive Order on the Revocation of Certain Presidential Actions and Technical Amendment

 

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May 14, 2021

EXECUTIVE ORDER
 
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REVOCATION OF CERTAIN PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENT
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 3301 and 3302 of title 5, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1.  Revocation of Presidential Actions.  The following Presidential actions are revoked:  Executive Order 13925 of May 28, 2020 (Preventing Online Censorship), Executive Order 13933 of June 26, 2020 (Protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues and Combating Recent Criminal Violence), Executive Order 13934 of July 3, 2020 (Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes), Executive Order 13964 of December 10, 2020 (Rebranding United States Foreign Assistance To Advance American Influence), Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021 (Building the National Garden of American Heroes), and Executive Order 13980 of January 18, 2021 (Protecting Americans From Overcriminalization Through Regulatory Reform).

Sec2.  Implementation.  The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the heads of executive departments and agencies shall promptly consider taking steps to rescind any orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, or policies, or portions thereof, implementing or enforcing the Presidential actions identified in section 1 of this order, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, including the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.  In addition, any personnel positions, committees, task forces, or other entities established pursuant to the Presidential actions identified in section 1 of this order shall be abolished, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.

Sec3.  Technical Amendment.  To enhance the efficiency of the civil service and to promote good administration and systematic application of merit system principles, Executive Order 14003 of January 22, 2021 (Protecting the Federal Workforce), revoked Executive Order 13957 of October 21, 2020 (Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service), thereby eliminating Schedule F in the excepted service.  In order to update the civil service rules to reflect the action taken in Executive Order 14003, Civil Service Rule VI is amended as follows:
     (a)   5 CFR 6.2 is amended to read:
"OPM shall list positions that it excepts from the competitive service in Schedules A, B, C, and D, and it shall list the position of administrative law judge in Schedule E, which schedules shall constitute parts of this rule, as follows:
          Schedule A.  Positions other than those of a confidential or policy-determining character for which it is not practicable to examine shall be listed in Schedule A.
          Schedule B.  Positions other than those of a confidential or policy-determining character for which it is not practicable to hold a competitive examination shall be listed in Schedule B.  Appointments to these positions shall be subject to such noncompetitive examination as may be prescribed by OPM.
          Schedule C.  Positions of a confidential or policy-determining character shall be listed in Schedule C.
          Schedule D.  Positions other than those of a confidential or policy-determining character for which the competitive service requirements make impracticable the adequate recruitment of sufficient numbers of students attending qualifying educational institutions or individuals who have recently completed qualifying educational programs shall be listed in Schedule D.  These positions are temporarily placed in the excepted service to enable more effective recruitment from all segments of society by using means of recruiting and assessing candidates that diverge from the rules generally applicable to the competitive service.
          Schedule E.  Positions of administrative law judge appointed under 5 U.S.C. 3105 shall be listed in Schedule E.  Conditions of good administration warrant placing the position of administrative law judge in the excepted service and exempting appointment to this position from the requirements of 5 CFR, part 302, including examination and rating requirements, though each agency shall follow the principle of veteran preference as far as administratively feasible."
     (b)  5 CFR 6.4 is amended to read:
     "Except as required by statute, the Civil Service Rules and Regulations shall not apply to removals from positions listed in Schedules A, C, D, or E, or from positions excepted from the competitive service by statute.  The Civil Service Rules and Regulations shall apply to removals from positions listed in Schedule B of persons who have competitive status."

Sec4.  General Provisions
     (a)  Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
          (i)   the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
          (ii)  the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
     (b)  This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
     (c)  This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
 
                               JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
 
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May 14, 2021.

May 13, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and the Vaccination Program

 

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Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and the Vaccination Program
 
Rose Garden

3:58 P.M. EDT
 
THE PRESIDENT:  Well, today is a great day for America in our long battle with the coronavirus.
 
Just a few hours ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- the CDC -- announced that they are no longer recommending that fully vaccinated people need wear masks.  This recommendation holds true whether you are inside or outside.
 
I think it’s a great milestone.  A great day.
 
It’s been made possible by the extraordinary success we’ve had in vaccinating so many Americans so quickly.
 
To date, we have given out 250 million shots in 114 days, and we’re seeing the results.  Cases are down in 49 of the 50 states.  The New York Times has reported that hospitalizations are the lowest they’ve been since April of 2020, over a year ago, right after the start of the pandemic.  Deaths are down 80 percent and also at their lowest levels since April of 2020.
 
And as the virus tragically rages in other countries, as other nations -- even wealthy nations -- are mired in the challenges of a slow vaccine rollout and poor economic conditions as a result, things are very different here. 
 
In less than four months, we’ve gone from 5.5 percent to nearly 60 percent of the ad- -- adults in America with at least one shot in their arm.
 
We’ve gone from stagnation to an economy that is growing faster than it has in nearly 40 years.  We’ve gone from an anemic job creation to a record for job creation for a new administration.
 
All of this is the product of prompt action to roll out the vaccine and boost our economy. 
 
As I said in my joint address to the Congress, this vaccination effort has been a historic logistical achievement for the United States of America. 
 
Over these past 114 days, our vaccination program has led the world.  And that’s due to the incredible hard work of so many people: the scientists and researchers; the drug companies; the National Guard; the U.S. military; FEMA; the nation’s governors, doctors, nurses, pharmacists -- everyone who has moved Heaven and Earth to get as many shots into arms of as many Americans as possible.  And it’s truly been an all-hands-on deck -- for the country -- effort.
    
You know, some people said we couldn't do this -- that it would not be until the fall that we had this many people vaccinated; that 2021 might be a lost year for our country, as 2020 was.  But we proved the doubters wrong. 
 
I need to single out one more group to praise: the American people.  The American people.  For more than a year, you've endured so much and so many lost jobs, so many businesses lost, so many lives upended, and so many months that our kids couldn't be in school.  You couldn't see your friends or family.  All the moments that mattered so much -- from birthdays to weddings to graduations -- all postponed. 
 
And most tragically of all: the lost lives.  As the press here knows, I carry a card in my pocket with the number of lives lost to COVID as of the close of business yesterday: 580,073 lost lives.  So many empty chairs.  So many times a husband or a wife leaned over to touch their spouse, and they’re not there.  Moms and dads, sons and daughters, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, your neighbors, your coworkers. 
 
Having been there in other circumstances, I know it's of little solace right now, but I promise you: A day will come when the memory of the loved one you lost will bring a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye.  That's when you know you're going to get through it.  You will get through it.  But it’s a long haul. 
 
You’ve endured all this.  When your country asked you to get vaccinated, you did.  The American people stepped up.  You did what I consider to be your patriotic duty.  That's how we've gotten to this day. 
 
As President, I can say I'm pleased, but -- I'm sure the Vice President agrees with me -- we're not surprised.  Pleased, but not surprised.  Because the simple truth is this: the American people have never, ever, ever, ever let their country down.  Never. 
 
This country is proving what we've known -- what we’ve all known for so long.  There's nothing we are unable to do when we put our minds, our hearts, and our souls into it, and we do it together. 
 
Now, I want to be clear about what the CD- -- CDC is saying and what the CDC is not saying.  The CDC is saying they have concluded that fully vaccinated people are at a very, very low risk of getting COVID-19.  Therefore, if you've been fully vaccinated, you no longer need to wear a mask.  Let me repeat: If you are fully vaccinated, you no longer need to wear a mask.  
 
But if you've not been vaccinated, or if you're getting a two-shot rou- -- vaccine, and you've not gotten your -- you've only had your first shot but not your second or you haven't waited two full two weeks after your second shot, you still need to wear a mask. 
 
Look, we've gotten this far; please protect yourself until you get to the finish line.  Because as great as this announcement is today, we don't want to let up.  We all know how tough this virus has been.  The safest thing for the country is for everyone to get vaccinated. 
 
And getting vaccinated is easier than ever.  We've worked so hard.  We have 80,000 locations.  Ninety percent of you live within five miles of one of those locations. 
 
You can find a vaccine site near you by texting your ZIP Code to the following number: 438829.  Let me repeat: Text your vic- -- your ZIP Code to 438829.  And it'll get the places nearest to you you can go and get vaccinated now.  And many places don't require an appointment.  It's free.  Just walk in, get the shot.  Anyone 12 years or above in age is eligible.
 
And for now, after a year of hard work and so much sacrifice, the rule is very simple: Get vaccinated or wear a mask until you do.  It's vax'ed or masked.  Get vaccinated. 
 
If you're vaccinated, you can be around the vaccinated or unvaccinated people.  But if you're not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated, you should wear a mask for your own protection and the protection of other unvaccinated people.  The choice is yours. 
 
You all made this possible.  Now let's finish the work of beating this virus and getting everything back to normal. 
 
Remember, as fast as we've gone, most people under the age of 65 aren't vaccinated yet.  We've opened vaccinations nationally to all adults just four weeks ago.  It's going to take a little more time for everyone who wants to get vaccinated to get their shots.  So, all of us, let's be patient.  Be patient with one another.
 
You know, some may say, "I just feel more comfortable continuing to wear a mask."  They may feel that way.  So if you're someone with a mask -- you see them, please treat them with kindness and respect.  We've had too much conflict, too much bitterness, too much anger, too much polarization of this issue about wearing masks.  Let's put it to rest. 
 
Let's remember, we're all Americans.  Let's remember that we are all in this together. 
 
If you're fully vaccinated and can take your mask off, you've earned the right to do something that Americans are known for all around the world: greeting others with a smile -- with a smile. 
 
So, it's a good day for the country.  We aren't done yet.  We're still losing too many Americans because we still have too many unvaccinated people.  We have to get to 70 percent of adults started on vaccinations by July the 4th.  And we have to take this pandemic, tackle it not just here, but overseas as well to truly be safe in the long run. 
 
There's still more work ahead.  But I've said many times: As tough as this pandemic has been, we will get through it.  We will rebuild our economy, reclaim our lives, and get back to normal.  We’ll laugh again.  We’ll know joy again.  And we'll smile again -- you know, and now see one another’s smile, look at the smiles on other people's faces.  Better days are ahead, I promise you. 
 
And the best days for America are still to come.  I promise you that as well.
 
Thank you.  God bless you.  And remember: It's never, ever, ever, ever been a good bet to bet against the American people.  Thank you.
 
Q    Mr. President, how do you enforce unvaccinated Americans to still use their masks?
 
THE PRESIDENT:  I don't -- we don't enforce it.  We, in fact, if you don't -- if you haven't been vaccinated, wear your mask for your own protection and the protection of the people who are -- also have not been vaccinated yet. 
 
It's not an enforcement thing.  We're not going to go out and arrest people.   But the fact of the matter is, I still believe the vast majority of the American people care about the safety of their neighbors and care about the safety of their families. 
 
And, like I said: If you've been vaccinated, you don't have to wear your mask and you can shake hands.  You can even give each other a hug.  But if you've not been vaccinated, please wear the mask.  Please wear the mask. 
 
Thank you.
 
Q    Mr. President, is there any update on your meeting with the Republicans, sir?
 
THE PRESIDENT:  We had a very, very good meeting.  It was great to be back with so many of the colleagues that I had served with in the Senate, and I am very optimistic that we can reach a reasonable agreement.  But even if we don't, it's been a good-faith -- there's a good-faith effort that's been started.
 
Q    Did you compromise on anything other than the corporate tax?
 
THE PRESIDENT:  We didn't compromise on anything.  What we did was -- I laid out what I thought we should be doing, how it should be paid for.  And my colleagues in the Senate came back and said they'll come back to me with a counteroffer of what they are prepared to do and fund, and how to fund it, and then we'll talk again next week.
 
So, thank you all so very much.
 
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