do. and i think he'll deliver on it. >> reporter: in remarks to reporters today, the president called the measure transformative. >> i don't think it's an exaggeration to suggest we took a monumental step forward as a nation. >> reporter: the bill provides money for fixing, roads, highways, and rail lines, but also funds other measures, like expanding broadband internet access, replacing unsafe lead pipes, and providing charging stations for electric vehicles. >> we'll see the effects of the bill, this bill, probably starting within the next two to three months as we get things-- shoveled in grounds. >> reporter: now the white house has to dig in, and try to debt dissenting democrats to support what it calls social infrastructure, or the "build back better" plan. >> the commitment that was made last night is we're going to get it through the house before thanksgiving, and i believe we will do that. >> reporter: that bill so far has no republican support. >> republicans need to hold firm against the next move by pelosi and biden as they work to dramatically increase scale, anl