the western nations, the g-7 and will say on behalf of the people of syria, we need to come to an accommodation with the syrian government such that we resume diplomatic relations and we allow the students to study at foreign universities, come back and enrich the country with brainpower. they have a huge bane drain going on there. the near-term future is crime. grim. the c.d.c. announced new guidelines today for people who have been vaccinated on when they should wear masks around others. the white house covid-19 response team went over the recommendations at today s briefing. thanks for joining us. it was an important weekend for the president and the american people. president biden came into office with two clear immediate goals. allow the vaccination program to turn the tide on the pandemic, and pass a rescue plan to bring the nation through these tough times successfully. this weekend we took critical steps on both fronts. on saturday the senate passed the ameri
Celebrations erupted across the nation, the sense of relief and jubilation was palpable as americans reveled in the return of decency and competent to the white house. Love also returns to the white house. The future first lady, dr. Jill biden, tweeting this photo saying of her husband, hell be a president for all of our families. Joe bidens granddaughter, naomi, tweeting this incredible picture of the biden family celebrating once the victory was announced on television. And then the first ever future second gentleman, doug emhoff tweeting this adorable photo saying of his wife, so proud of you. Very cute. More than 75 million americans, a record, voted for a leader who today reminded us that democracy is deep in the heart of america while calling on us to put the anger behind us and come together as a nation. Well hear from the countrys newly elected leader in about two hours as president elect joe biden and Vice President elect Kamala Harris they speak from wilmington, delaware. The
And, you know, i honestly think that and i say this and maybe its not politically correct, but i think that joe biden was the only one who could have done this and he met the moment and people trust him. Hes got so much empathy. He knows how to work with folks and get things done so im so happy, ari. But mostly its relief, you know . Jonathan . I think i also share the relief as someone whos undocumented and whos been fighting the politics of fear and hate of this administration, it is such a relief for our communities across the country to be able to say to stop the bleeding, right . Because we know one election is not going to bring the justice were fighting for, but we know it has and will make a big difference. So to me i took yesterday and im taking today to celebrate. And tomorrow were right back to work, right back to bringing and fighting for the future we all deserve. Yeah, and as you say thats certainly the Bidenharris Administration plan because were seeing them go right bac
Combat mission, but President Bidens goals are daunting. The mission is off to a owners start. The covid19 czar said what we are inheriting from the Trump Administration is so much worse than we could have imagined. And while we were all focused on the inauguration, again yesterday the new cdc director that warned that the doth toll is expected to hit half amillion. They warned the vaccine will not be as widely available as the Previous Administration promised. I dont think late february were going to have a vaccine in every pharmacy in this country. We sad 100 million doses in the first 100 days, and were going to stick to that, but after 100 day theres is still a lot of americans that need vaccine. There are reports that they are inheriting no rollout at all. One big change already, dr. Fauci addressed the world health organization. He is also expected to be in the White House Briefing room this afternoon marking the return of information directly from the nations top scientists. As
Guiding the administrations decisions. When they all logon and turn on their audio and picture, we will listen in. President biden will be taking executive action to address climate change. What the president calls one of americas four great crises. At the same time, right now President Bidens pick to lead the Energy Department answering questions from senators at her confirmation hearing. Theres a senator right there. Live look. Later this hour, we will see newly confirmed second of state tony blinken sworn in as our nations top diplomat. Lots going on. Lets start with the covid briefing set to start any moment now. Carol lee is covering the white house. Ron allen is in new york city. Ron is keeping an eye on vaccination shortfalls in the region. I want to bring in dr. Patel. Dr. Patel a medical contributor. Former Obama White House Health Policy director. Carol, lets start with you. The briefing will be the first of what we are told will be regular briefings from the Covid Response t