[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 66 (Friday, April 16, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1848]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HOPE IN THE VACCINE

  (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has cast a dark 
cloud over the world. Many have lost family members, friends, and other 
loved ones to the virus. And after many dark months, hope is here.
  With the help of public health experts and science, we have vaccines 
to protect us and save lives. Democrats fought hard for a robust $20 
billion national vaccination program in the American Rescue Plan. With 
these funds, we can ensure that everyone has access to a vaccine.
  In my district, everyone 16 and older is eligible to get vaccinated. 
And as of this week, Riverside County reported that at least 1.3 
million doses have been administered and over 400,000 residents are 
fully vaccinated, but to reach herd immunity, everyone must get 
vaccinated. We are all in this together and we can beat this virus 
together.

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