President Biden delivers remarks on his Bidenomics agenda in North Carolina — 1/18/2024

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President Biden's Visit to Raleigh, North Carolina

President Biden visits Raleigh, North Carolina.
Governor Cooper welcomes President Biden and highlights the important investments made in the state with his help.
Goals of the state include better education, job training, clean energy, Medicaid expansion, and high-speed internet access.
President Biden's administration has provided funds for quality child care, private clean energy investments, lower prescription drug prices, and more.
The focus of the visit is on the importance of high-speed internet access for all.

North Carolina has been working to connect every business and home to high-speed internet.
Progress was being made with the help of grants and state funding.
President Biden's funding from the American Rescue Plan and the bipartisan infrastructure law has greatly accelerated the efforts.
The state will be investing hundreds of millions, soon to be billions, of dollars in high-speed internet.
President Biden announces an additional $82 million investment to connect 16,000 more homes and businesses.
The goal is to provide universal high-speed internet access in North Carolina by the end of the decade.
Accessibility and affordability are key considerations, and efforts are being made to lower prices and help people afford internet services.

Edward Smith, a retired Army Sergeant First Class, shares his experience with high-speed internet.
He mentions the challenges faced when accessing VA benefits, the limitations of slow internet during the pandemic for his grandchildren's schoolwork, and the benefits of high-speed internet for communication and accessing services.
President Biden's investment in high-speed internet has greatly improved the lives of Smith's family and community.
Smith also mentions President Biden's help with affordable insulin for his neighbors with diabetes.

President Biden addresses the crowd, thanking Governor Cooper and other state officials.
He highlights the progress being made in investing in America, particularly in high-speed internet access.
He compares the importance of high-speed internet today to how electricity was essential a century ago.
President Biden announces an additional $82 million investment in North Carolina to connect more homes and businesses.
The goal is to connect all remaining homes, schools, libraries, small businesses, and healthcare facilities to high-speed internet by the end of the decade.
The investments in infrastructure, including high-speed internet, are creating jobs and improving the economy.
President Biden mentions the importance of fair taxation and supporting the middle class.
He emphasizes his commitment to being a president for all Americans and working together to achieve progress.
President Biden expresses his optimism about America's prospects and the ability to overcome challenges.