Biden: I Will Not Shut Down the U.S. Economy

The transcript discusses the approach to handling the virus without a nationwide shutdown. The speaker emphasizes following scientific recommendations and highlights the importance of regional differences in decision-making. Instead of a total shutdown, calibrated restrictions are suggested based on threat levels, allowing for rational decisions like limited business hours and church attendance.

What was the speaker's stance on following scientific advice regarding a nationwide shutdown?

• The speaker would make decisions based on public opinion.

• The speaker would ignore scientific advice.

• The speaker would consult only political advisors.

• The speaker would follow the science.

Why does the speaker believe a national shutdown is unnecessary?

• Because it would be easy to implement.

• Because it would be too expensive.

• Because it would be counterproductive.

• Because it would be popular.

How does the speaker suggest handling businesses in areas with lower infection rates?

• By allowing them to operate without restrictions.

• By ignoring the infection rates.

• By opening them with limited hours and capacity.

• By keeping them closed indefinitely.

What is the speaker's approach to managing church attendance during the pandemic?

• Ignoring any restrictions.

• Allowing a limited percentage of people.

• Closing churches completely.

• Allowing full capacity attendance.

What is the overall strategy the speaker suggests for dealing with the virus?

• Implementing a total national shutdown.

• Ignoring the virus and continuing as normal.

• Relying solely on vaccines.

• Calibrating responses based on threat levels.