'We've lost so much in COVID-19 — time with one another, and, worst of all, much loss of life. Let's use this moment to reset,' Biden said. SOTU2022
"We've lost so much in COVID-19 — time with one another and, worst of all, much loss of life. Let's use this moment to reset," Biden said. "So stop looking at COVID as a partisan dividing line. See it for what it is: a God-awful disease. Let's stop seeing each other as enemies and start seeing each other for who we are: fellow Americans."
"We can end the shutdown of schools and businesses. We have the tools we need. It's time for America to get back to work and fill our great downtowns again with people," he said. "People working from home can feel safe again to return to their offices." "Our schools are open. Let's keep it that way. Our kids need to be in school," he said, receiving a standing ovation from members of both parties, adding,"With 75 percent of adult Americans fully vaccinated and hospitalizations down by 77 percent, most Americans can remove their masks and stay in the classroom and move forward safely."