Biden says he wants his social safety net bill passed 'as early as we can get it' as negotiations drag on
CNN
President Joe Biden said on Monday that he wants his Build Back Better bill to pass the Senate as "early" as possible but that he's dedicated to getting it passed regardless of how long it takes.
When asked whether the bill will pass the Senate by Christmas, as had originally been the Democratic goal, Biden said, "As early as we can get it. I'm willing to get it done no matter how long it takes." Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is still insisting that Biden's soccial safety net bill can pass his chamber by Christmas -- even as doubts grow overw hether such a timeline is achievable given the procedures of the Senate and the lingering differences among Democrats.
The remarks came after the President delivered a speech highlighting provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs in the Build Back Better Act as his signature legislation awaits Senate action.