Biden says inaction on infrastructure "simply is not an option"

Washington — President Biden promoted the American Jobs Plan, his $2 trillion infrastructure package, in remarks on Wednesday, arguing that the definition of infrastructure is "evolving" and defending his proposal to raise the corporate tax rate to pay for it.

The president reiterated his willingness to work on a bipartisan basis to improve the plan he has laid out, saying he and the vice president would meet with lawmakers of both parties and "be open to good ideas and good faith negotiations." "We will not be open to doing nothing. Inaction simply is not an option," Mr. Biden said.