beers in the country hits that number. but some states are not currently on track to hit that goal. joining me now, the governor of one of them, republican governor of mississippi, tate reeves. i'm sure mississippi is dead last in the right now when it comes to vaccinations. only 30% of mississippi residents are fully vaccinated. it does not look like you're going to meet president biden's goal. why are -- is mississippi so far behind the rest of the country? >> first of all, thanks for having me on, jake. it's a pleasure to come on and talk to you about these very important issues. let me begin by saying that i believe that the vaccine works. i believe it's safe. i believe it's a effective. i took my first dose? january as did my wife on tv live and i've encouraged mississippians to do the same.