We are in a crisis. We need to come together as a nation. We need the Congress to act and act now. If Congress and President Trump fail to act by the end of December, 12 million Americans will lose their unemployment benefits they rely on. Merry Christmas.
On the recordDecember 4, 2020
Editor's note · Context
Biden emphasizes the urgent need for Congress to act on unemployment benefits and other relief measures.
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