Members of the all-Democratic Massachusetts delegation praised President Joe Biden’s first speech to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night.
Marking his first 100 days in office, Biden extolled progress in the fight against COVID-19, pitched a $1.8 trillion investment in children and families, and advocated for new policy and spending on infrastructure and economic equality.
The speech was also noteworthy for marking the first time two women sat behind the president’s lectern: Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
See how the senators and some representatives from Massachusetts responded below:
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Millions of mamas & daddies just let out a big sigh of relief that the @POTUS is fighting to fix our broken child care system. It’s going to take a much bigger investment to guarantee #UniversalChildCare and early learning. I’m ready to lead that fight all the way. #JointAddress
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) April 29, 2021
We can invest in a future for all American families—including universal child care and universal pre-k—with a small wealth tax on fortunes above $50 million, a Real Corporate Profits Tax, and a boost to IRS enforcement. I’m in that fight all the way. #JointAddress
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) April 29, 2021
The President’s plans to make the rich pay their fair share and catch wealthy tax cheats are a strong down payment to #BuildBackBetter. I’m fighting for a #WealthTax, Real Corporate Profits Tax, and stronger IRS enforcement to pay for all the President’s plans with $2T left over.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) April 29, 2021
In 100 days, the Biden-Harris admin has led our recovery with competence, compassion, and a real commitment to structural change. We’ve got a lot of big fights ahead, but I’m more optimistic than ever about the future we can build together. Let’s get back to work. #JointAddress
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) April 29, 2021
Sen. Ed Markey
Like President Biden, I also think about jobs when I think about climate change. #JointAddress
— Ed Markey (@EdMarkey) April 29, 2021
I lost my mother to Alzheimer’s. My fight to help find a cure by 2025 is personal. President Biden’s commitment to research is deeply appreciated and I look forward to working alongside the Administration on this life-saving mission. #JointAddress https://t.co/fAZvFf9ubx
— Ed Markey (@EdMarkey) April 29, 2021
America faces four interlocking crises. Economic inequality, racial injustice, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate crisis. We must confront them with the kind of ambition, ingenuity, and vision that President Biden outlined tonight. #JointAddress
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) April 29, 2021
Rep. Ayanna Pressley
“We won’t ignore what our own intelligence agencies have determined – the most lethal terrorist threat to the homeland today is from white supremacist terrorism.” #JointAddress
— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) April 29, 2021
Listening to the #JointAddress I hear the influence of organizers across the generations. You have brought us to this moment.
You have demanded union jobs, living wages, HCBS, paid family & medical leave & more.
This is a once in a generation moment for government to deliver.
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) April 29, 2021
If we believe health care is a human right, we must make it free.
We need Medicare for All.
— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) April 29, 2021
Rep. Jake Auchincloss
.@POTUS “America is on the move again.”
Thanks to President Biden’s leadership in his first 100 days in office, we’ve gotten shots into arms, we’ve returned our kids to school, and Americans are getting back to work.
— Rep. Jake Auchincloss (@RepAuchincloss) April 29, 2021
Nearly 60% of children in the Fourth District will benefit from the Child Tax Credit, and it will lift 3,800 children out of poverty. We must #MakeCTCPermanent.
— Rep. Jake Auchincloss (@RepAuchincloss) April 29, 2021
Out of crisis comes opportunity. We have a responsibility to build an economy that works for everyone
Massachusetts will lead the way, from education to the life sciences to offshore wind, as we work to create a healthier, greener future for our kids. #JointAddress pic.twitter.com/U24oGQUEqZ
— Rep. Jake Auchincloss (@RepAuchincloss) April 29, 2021
Rep. Lori Trahan
History. pic.twitter.com/6NUot7Vbr8
— Congresswoman Lori Trahan (@RepLoriTrahan) April 29, 2021
.@POTUS is right! It’s time to #RaiseTheWage and finally guarantee #PaycheckFairness. Let’s get it done! #JointAddress #PresidentialAddress
— Congresswoman Lori Trahan (@RepLoriTrahan) April 29, 2021
Health care should be a right, not a privilege in America. #JointAddress
— Congresswoman Lori Trahan (@RepLoriTrahan) April 29, 2021
Rep. Katherine Clark
Hope, compassion, truth, and science have returned to the White House. #JointAddress
— Katherine Clark (@RepKClark) April 29, 2021
The #AmericanFamiliesPlan provides universal pre-K for 5 million kids ages 3 and 4! #JointAddress pic.twitter.com/8Pb6os8tTz
— Katherine Clark (@RepKClark) April 29, 2021
You know. I know. @POTUS knows it.
#Childcare is essential infrastructure. #AmericanJobsPlan #AmericanFamiliesPlan #JointAddress
— Katherine Clark (@RepKClark) April 29, 2021
Rep. Seth Moulton
Already this administration’s leadership has helped deliver vaccines to more than 200 million people, support to small businesses, and relief to Americans who are struggling. And that’s just the start. #JointAddress
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) April 29, 2021
Our children are the future—and the American Families Plan makes sure we are investing in that future with paid family leave, nutrition assistance, childcare funding, and investment in education. #JointAddress
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) April 29, 2021
Rep. Jim McGovern
“We have to do more than just build back. We have to build back better.” – @JoeBiden
Going back to normal isn’t good enough. Normal was 40 million Americans experiencing hunger every day. We can & must end hunger in Amerca. #JointSession
— Jim McGovern (@McGovernMA) April 29, 2021
“Let’s do our part.”
Count me in, Mr. President. #JointSession
— Jim McGovern (@McGovernMA) April 29, 2021
Rep. Bill Keating
… but for making a clear case that our nation must tackle these issues and more to build back better if we want to truly emerge and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. #JointSession
— Congressman Bill Keating (@USRepKeating) April 29, 2021
And I am confident that it will restore their faith in our democracy and the fundamental idea that the United States is truly the land of opportunity. #JointSession
— Congressman Bill Keating (@USRepKeating) April 29, 2021