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Biden laid out significant legislative achievements, spotlighting the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. He claimed these acts marked the most significant federal investment in America since the New Deal and had broader implications for the economy moving forward.
On Global Leadership and Domestic Policy
As his presidency approaches its end, Biden stressed that the incoming administration would inherit a "strong economy." He warned against reverting to past economic policies and denounced the idea of imposing steep tariffs that could hurt American consumers. He reinforced the need for the U.S. to maintain its leadership role globally, stating that there was no other nation in a position to lead equivalently.