We like Congress to act as quickly as possible. We understand Congress is going to hold hearings. They’re going to look at this. They’re going to make up their own minds. That’s the way the process should work. But we certainly want Congress to move urgently on the American rescue package the then president-elect announced last week, that he talked about today from the White House. We’re pressing Congress to move forward.
Klain urges Congress to act quickly on the American rescue package to address urgent needs.
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