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 “One year and one day since the first known
COVID-19 case was identified in the United States, I’m incredibly
heartened to see the Biden-Harris administration step up to the
herculean task of providing a truly cohesive, prepared, robust
national response to COVID-19 that saves lives, protects our
healthcare workers, supports small businesses, gets children back
into schools, and promises the economic recovery Americans deserve,”
said Governor JB Pritzker.
“Make no mistake: this plan will help us beat
COVID-19. The administration has a comprehensive vision for how we
as one nation can achieve our common goals of putting this pandemic
behind us in a smart and safe way, while simultaneously stepping up
our preparations and leadership on a global scale.
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"I’ve been calling on the federal government to wield
the full force of the Defense Production Act since last March and
I’m pleased to see President Biden issue an executive order
promising to do just that, filling critical gaps in our nation’s
ability to not just vaccinate, but also continue to test and treat
our residents. Illinois welcomes the new administration’s commitment
to being a genuine partner, not an obstacle, for states in
navigating this collective crisis with open arms – now let’s get to
work to bring this pandemic to a close.”
[Office of the Governor JB Pritzker] |
