Joe Biden

Diplomacy remains the best route to settle the conflict in Donbas and address any other problems or grievances.

I`m committed to using every tool I have to lower prescription drug costs for Americans consistent with the drug companies getting a fair return on their investment.

The leaders discussed their shared concern about the Russian military build up on Ukraine`s borders. They called on Russia to de-escalate tensions. The leaders underscored their support for Ukraine sovereignty and territorial integrity.

I have constant contact with our allies in Europe, with Ukrainians.

The U.S. is prepared to impose what he called, quote, "substantive economic countermeasures" meant to inflict quote "significant and severe economic harm on the Russian economy," end quote, if Russia takes military action against Ukraine.

Biden to Warn Putin of Severe Economic Consequences if Russia Invades Ukraine

The buck stops with him.

Another record drop. All told, in the first 10 full months of my administration, the economy has created 6 million jobs, a record for a new President.

I`m ok. I have a test every day to see, a COVID test. I`m checked for all the strains.

Today`s news means that unemployment rate has now fallen by more than two percentage points since I took office. That`s the fastest decline in a single year on record and it`s about three times faster than any other president in their…

Also, continuing to give me advice on developments as they occur. I’ve seen more -- with Dr. Fauci that I have my wife, we kid each other, but they -- look, who’s president, Fauci? But all kidding aside, I sincerely mean it.

My plan I`m announcing today pulls no punches in the fight against COVID-19. And it`s a plan I think should unite us. We knew there`d be cases of Omicron here in the United States, and it`s here. But we have the best tools, the best…

It`s a plan that I think should unite us. I know COVID-19 has been very divisive in this country. We knew there be cases of this Omicron here in the United States this year. We`re going to fight this variance with science and speed, not…

This is a moment where we can put the divisives behind us, I hope. This a moment when we can do what we haven`t been able to do enough of through this whole pandemic, get the nation to come together, unite the nation in a common purpose…

Today I’m back to announce our action plan to battle COVID-19 this winter. It doesn’t include shutdowns or lockdowns.

I`m OK, I have a test every day, a COVID test, they check for all the strains. What I have is a 1 1/2-year-old grandson who had a cold who likes to kiss his pop. And he`s been kissing -- anyway, so, but it`s just a cold.

Well, we`ve got to beat it back before we shut it down. Look, it`s going to take time worldwide. In order to beat COVID, we have to shut it down worldwide.

Go get your booster now. Go get it now.

The C.D.C., the Food and Drug Administration, the F.D.A. and our top public officials recommend all adults -- all adults get a booster shot when it's time.

There is a plan in place unless somebody decides to be totally erratic.

I think the Administration is trying. I think the problem here, to be perfectly honest, is the Administration did not put a lot of time and energy, into testing, and making sure we had enough tests, during the spring and summer.

I think it's a step-forward. I mean, look, the tests are still way too expensive in Europe. You can get them for about a buck apiece in the U.S. It's $8, $10, $12 a test.

The President's new anti-COVID measures, with a heavy emphasis on boosters, but also the reluctance, still with people, to roll up their sleeves, and a new measure of just how politically driven that decision might be.

We can do this. We can eliminate HIV transmission. We can get the epidemic under control here in the United States and in countries around the world.

Today, I`m back to announce our action plan to battle COVID-19 this winter. It doesn`t include shutdowns or lockdowns, but widespread vaccinations and boosters and testing and a lot more.