One year later, Kyiv stands. Ukraine stands. Democracy stands. America — and the world — stands with Ukraine.
Рік потому Київ стоїть. Україна стоїть. Демократія стоїть. Америка – і світ – стоїть з Україною.
Today, President Biden is in Kyiv to reaffirm America’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The United States of America will stand with the Ukrainian people for as long as it takes.
A few highlights of 2 yrs w/ @POTUS & @VP:
✅Created 11mil jobs
✅Invested in American innovation & lead a manufacturing BOOM
✅Most Americans w/ health care EVER
✅Secured marriage equality
✅Most sweeping gun leg. in 30 yrs
✅Confirmed 100 new, historically diverse judges
Two years ago today, in the midst of overwhelming crises and division, @POTUS and @VP were sworn in.
While there is much to be done, here's a 🧵about the incredible two years of progress we've seen.
Roy: Quick question, Mr. President. The @warriors won in 2017 and 2018. Why didn’t they come to the @WhiteHouse those other two times?
President Biden: Well you’ll have to ask the other guy, but he doesn’t work here anymore.
Roy: New boss. New rules.
A HISTORIC jobs report this morning:
- LOWEST unem rate in 50 yrs
- 2nd best job creation yr ever (2021 was #1)
- Black, Hispanic unem below pre-pandemic
- Labor force participation UP
- Two best yrs of manufacturing job growth since 1984
- Disabled unem rate lowest EVER
For nearly 50 years, women have had the right to make our own decisions about our bodies.
Today, that right was stolen from us.
And while we may be devastated by this injustice, we will not be silent. We will not sit back as the progress we have already won slips away.
Young people in America know we need bold action on a number of issues. Come be a part of the solution – the application for the White House Internship Program, a paid internship at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, is open now. Apply between now and June 24 at: https://t.co/l3fdQfR8EH
I believe that young leaders from every background should have an opportunity to serve in the @WhiteHouse.
For the first time in recent history, our Administration will offer paid internships. Apply now at: https://t.co/5smofmQg6B.
"It’s time for each of us to do our part. It’s time to act. For the children we have lost, for the children we can save, for the nation we love – let us hear the call and cry. Let us meet this moment. Let us finally do something.”
-@POTUS
"With the right policies, the U.S. can transition from recovery to stable, steady growth and bring down inflation without giving up all these historic gains."
@POTUS on fighting inflation without ruining the recovery:
https://t.co/8TywfJU4aY
Two years after George Floyd’s murder, we have an obligation to continue working to dismantle systemic patterns of racism and injustice. Today, @POTUS's executive action to bring accountability to our justice system is another important step.
Today’s CBO report projects that the deficit this year will fall by $1.7 trillion—the single largest nominal reduction in the federal deficit in American history.