I'm pleased to announce that today we will have reach the mark Of 300 million shots in arms in just 150 days. Let me say that again. 300 million shots and arms and under 150 days. That's an important milestone that just didn't happen on its own. Or by chance took the ingenuity of american scientists, the full capacity of american companies and the whole of government response across federal, state, tribal and local governments. Together we build an unparalleled vaccination program and manage one of the biggest, the most complicated logistical challenges in american history. And above all, we got here because of the american people stepping up and getting vaccinated, helping family, friends, neighbors get vaccinated. And just remember what the situation was like. 150 days ago. We didn't have enough vaccine supply for all americans. We didn't have the vaccine infrastructure or the people who administer the vaccines or the places where the people could get vaccinated. But we turned it around together by acting quickly and aggressively and equitably, we secured enough vaccine supply for every american. And as I announced last week during my visit to europe, we are now in a position to provide more than one half billion vaccine doses to the rest of the world. The 100 poorest nations We developed and deployed over 9000 federal personnel, including 5100 active duty military, to support the vaccine effort and to get shots into arms. And now we have more than 81,000 vaccination sites across the country, including over 42,000 local pharmacies. Thanks to this wartime response, we've gotten 300 million shots in the arms of Americans in 150 days months ahead of what most anyone thought was possible when we started. In fact, if you remember a lot of people were skeptical that we could even get 100 million shots in my 1st 100 days in the people's arms. But we did it. We kept going, what we're seeing is a truly american accomplishment, 65%, of American adults have gotten at least one shot, Including 87% of our seniors. Just five months ago, were at only 5% of adult Americans. 15 States and the District of Columbia have now recent least 70% vaccination rate in their state, 26 states and D. C. A fully vaccinated. Excuse me, 50% or more of the adults nationwide. We have the lowest number of daily deaths since the first days of the pandemic And we build equity into the heart of our vaccination program. From day one, 73% of the shots administered at Community health centers through the federal program. And more than 58% of the shots administered by federally run vaccination sites have gone to people of color and across the nation. People of color have accounted for more than half of all vaccinations in the last month. That's important progress. We're much more to do Vice President Harris as as I speak is in Atlanta, getting the word out about the vaccinations. Yesterday I signed the bill, excuse me in the law making juneteenth a federal holiday. And this weekend, folks in communities across the country are going to be canvassing and hosting events to encourage their families, friends and neighbors to get vaccinated. The more we close the racial gap in vaccination rates, the more lives will save. Now's, our vaccination program is saying saving tens of thousands of life with that count growing each day. It's also allowing millions of americans to get back to living their lives, grandparents, hugging their kids kids back to school and get him ready for the summer. People going out to restaurants and traveling businesses are reopening folks. We're heading into a very different summer compared to last year, a bright summer prayerfully a summer of joy. But as I promised you from the beginning, I'll always give it to you straight. The good, the bad and the truth and the truth is that deaths and hospitalizations are drastically down in places where people are getting vaccinated. But unfortunately cases and hospitalizations are not going down to many places in the lower vaccination rates states, they're actually going up in some places. A few days ago, We crossed 600,000 600,000 Americans dead from COVID. More than every death in World War One, World War Two Vietnam and 9 11 Combined. So even while we're making incredible progress, it remains a serious and deadly threat. And the dad is clear if you are unvaccinated you're at risk of getting seriously ill or dying or spreading it. People getting seriously ill being hospitalized due to COVID-19. Are those who have not been fully vaccinated. The new variant, we'll leave unvaccinated people even more vulnerable than they are a month ago or a month ago. This is a serious concern. Especially because of what experts are calling the Delta vier delta variant. It's a variant that is more easily transmissible, potentially deadlier and particularly dangerous for young people. But the good news is we have the solution, the science and the data are clear. The best way to protect yourself against these variants or to get fully vaccinated. So please please if you have one shot get the second shot as soon as you can. So you're fully vaccinated. If you haven't gotten vaccinated yet. Get vaccinated. Now now don't put it off it's free it's easy it's convenient And as I said many times texture zip code to the numbers 4388-9 4388-9 to find the sites where you can get vaccinated closest to you. Get your free Uber or lift ride to and from vaccination sites. I want to thank Uber and lift further cooperation. Use the extended hours of thousands of pharmacies in June including thousands that are open 24/7 on Friday this month. Most pharmacies now offer walk in vaccinations, no appointments needed, Employers with less than 500 employees. The federal government is providing you a tax credit to give your workers paid time off to get vaccinated and recover if they need me. And for anyone who still questions that's okay. You still have questions. but act act now act now. Talk to your family and friends who've gotten gotten vaccinated. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. According to the American Medical Association, Over 90% of physicians are fully vaccinated. They're making the choice to protect themselves and their communities and their patients follow their lead and make the choice for yourself. As I said, we're heading into God willing this summer of joy a summer of freedom On July four. We're going to celebrate our independence from the virus as we celebrate our independence of our nation. We want everyone, everyone to be able to do that. Let's remember we are the United States America. Let's get this done All of us together. God bless you all and may God protect our troops. Thank you mr. President have any comment about Calvin bishops, catholic bishops with the delta areas. Force us back into walked in. I don't think so because so many people have already been vaccinated. But with adult variant can cause more people to die. In areas where people have not been vaccinated, where people have gotten two shots. That delta variant is highly unlikely to result in anything other than I mean it's the existing vaccines are very effective. So no, it's not a lockdown, but some areas will be very hurt. What the catholic bishops have done. Are you concerned about this rift within the catholic church? And are you concerned about this action? Say again. The catholic bishops are moving on this resolution that would prevent you and others who have supported abortion from receiving communion? Are you concerned about the rift in the catholic church? And how do you feel personally about that? That's a private matter and I don't think that's gonna happen. Thank you.