March 12, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) – President Joe Biden came under fire Thursday for remarks claiming there was a “good chance” Americans could celebrate this year’s Independence Day in person “if we do our part” to end the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the fact that millions of Americans have already been gathering in person for months without issue, and last year many Americans also celebrated July 4 in-person, with traditional fireworks and barbeques.
Biden delivered the remarks to mark one year since the outbreak of COVID-19 sparked shutdowns of private activity across the country in the name of containment.
BIDEN: “If we do our part… by July 4, there’s a good chance you, your families, and friends will be able to get together in your backyard or in your neighborhood and have a cookout or a barbecue and celebrate Independence Day… Small groups will be able to get together” pic.twitter.com/j6PQwbN4qg
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 12, 2021
“Look, we know what we need to do to beat this virus,” Biden said. “Tell the truth. Follow the scientists and the science. Work together. Put trust and faith in our government to fulfill its most important function, which is protecting the American people
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