Joe Biden Remarks on Coronavirus Response

Joe Biden, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, delivered remarks on the national response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from his home in Wilmington, Delaware. The former vice president criticized Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill for legislation they had put forth to address economic repercussions from the pandemic, saying it was too focused on corporations and not individual citizens affected by the outbreak. He also praised millions of workers, including those working to keep essential businesses such as grocery stores open, for their efforts to keep Americans safe and supplied. close