Independence Day Speech: President Biden Version, Not Bill Pullman

The president’s “This Independence Day” Covid address is getting reaction. In other words, the line and imagery worked as intended.

President Joe Biden gives remarks in a prime time address following his signing of the Covid Relief Bill. March 11, 2021. (Screen capture)

This particular section of President Biden’s address to the country on the signing of the Covid Relief Bill has been getting lots of play and reaction:

And finally, fifth, and maybe most importantly: I promise I will do everything in my power, I will not relent until we beat this virus, but I need you, the American people. I need you. I need every American to do their part. And that’s not hyperbole. I need you.

I need you to get vaccinated when it’s your turn and when you can find an opportunity, and to help your family and friends and neighbors get vaccinated as well.

Because here’s the point: If we do all this, if we do our part, if we do this together, by July the 4th, 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 and a barbeque and celebrate Independence Day. That doesn’t mean large events with lots of people together, but it does mean small groups will be able to get together.

After this long hard year, that will…