President Biden visited Detroit to promote a recently enacted infrastructure law, while also making the case for a social safety net and climate package that could get a House vote as soon as this week.
Speaking from a General Motors plant that was renovated to build electric trucks and SUVs, Biden said his legislative agenda would not add to inflationary pressures and argued that his $1.75 trillion Build Back Better plan would make a"gigantic difference" for households by lowering the costs of child and health care.
"In previous crises, we have emerged stronger than we were," Biden said."And now, as we work to put the Covid-19 pandemic behind us, we will build an economy of the 21st century." Biden went on to argue that the $555 billion infrastructure law and the Build Back Better plan are needed to compete with other countries, particularlyPresident Joe Biden visits the production line for the Hummer EV as he tours the General Motors Factory Zero electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit on Wednesday."China and the rest of the world is catching up," Biden said."Well, we're about to turn that around in a big, big way.
Ahead of his speech, Biden toured the GM factory and test-drove an electric Hummer, which he called"one hell of a vehicle."The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Biden signed into law Monday, includes $7.5 billion to build a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations, which could help speed consumer adaptation of clean vehicles.
"When you see these projects starting in your hometown, I want you to feel what I feel: pride," Biden said.
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