“What the American people should know is that because of the leadership that President Trump has provided, because of the extraordinary innovation that we have brought to this task, we are in a much better place to respond to these outbreaks than we were four months ago. “, said. “I mean, today we are testing 500,000 Americans a day.”
The vice president said there is greater healthcare capacity, which includes more personal protective equipment and fans. He also defended the federal government’s deference to states, which some have criticized because it led to a patchwork quilt of rules and regulations.
“We work closely with governors to make sure they have what they need when they need it, tailored to the unique circumstances in their states,” he said.
He cited success stories in various states, including New York and “early on in states like Washington.”
“We flattened the curve, slowed the spread, and did so at an early point in this pandemic where we were escalating evidence,” Pence said.
