US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden </a>on Thursday set a new goal of administering 200 million doses of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccine </a>within his first 100 days in office, a target which is double of what he originally promised.&nbsp;

"Today I'm setting a second goal, and that is, we will by my 100th day in office have administered 200 million shots in people's arms," Biden said in his first press conference since becoming the president on January 20.&nbsp;

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"I know it's ambitious, twice our original goal," Biden added.&nbsp;

"But no other country in the world has even come close -- not even close -- to what we are doing, and I believe we can do it."

Biden also said that as of Wednesday more than 100 million payments of $1,400 each have been credited to the people of this country as Covid-19 relief.&nbsp;

"As of yesterday, more than 100 million payments of $1,400 have gone into people's bank accounts. That's real money in people's pockets bringing relief instantly almost, and millions more will be getting their money very soon".

Let's take a look at what the US president spoke about other important issues.&nbsp;

On North Korea

Biden also responded to North Korea testing ballistic missiles, saying that the United States will "respond accordingly" if Pyongyang increases its missile testing.

"We are consulting with our partners and allies," Biden said. "And there will be responses if they choose to escalate.

"We will respond accordingly."

But, he hinted at "some form of diplomacy" with North Korea, conditional "upon the end result of denuclearization".&nbsp;

On troops withdrawal in Afghanistan

The US president insisted that it will be "hard" to meet the May 1 deadline to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan as part of Washington's deal with the Taliban.&nbsp;

"It is going to be hard to meet the May 1 deadline in terms of tactical reasons. It's hard to get those troops out," Biden said. &nbsp;

However, when asked whether US soldiers in Afghanistan will completely leave Afghanistan, he said "We will leave, the question is when".&nbsp;

On another run in 2024

The 78-year-old president also highlighted that he plans to run for re-election in 2024, adding that he "would fully expect" that Vice President Kamala Harris would be on board.&nbsp;

"My plan is to run for reelection. That's my expectation," Biden said.&nbsp;

Not 'confrontation', but 'steep competition' with China

Speaking about the US's strategy on arch-rival China, Biden said that his administration is not seeking a "confrontation", but a "steep competition".&nbsp;

He also called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping an autocrat &nbsp;who "doesn't have a democratic -- with a small 'd' -- bone in his body."

"I told him in person on several occasions we're not looking for confrontation, though we know that there will be steep, steep competition," the US president said.&nbsp;

On migrant crisis

Biden also said that undocumented immigrants entering the US has hit crisis levels and added that the surge is a seasonal problem occurring every year.&nbsp;

"There is a significant increase in the number of people coming to the border in the winter months of January, February, March. It happens every year," he said. &nbsp;

He also said that his administration is committed to let&nbsp;unaccompanied migrant children enter the country on humanitarian grounds.&nbsp;

"We are sending back the vast majority of the families that are coming," the US president said.

"They should all be going back." 
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US President Joe Biden on Thursday set a new goal of administering 200 million doses of coronavirus vaccine within his first 100 days in office, a target which is double of what he originally promised.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday set a new goal of administering 200 million doses of coronavirus vaccine within his first 100 days in office, a target which is double of what he originally promised. "Today I'm setting a second goal, and that is, we will by my 100th day in office have administered 200 million shots in people's arms," Biden said in his first press conference since becoming the president on January 20. Watch | #LIVE | US President @JoeBiden holds his first press conference over 60 days since taking office https://t.co/SvN0yU8QNC — WION (@WIONews) March 25, 2021 × "I know it's ambitious, twice our original goal," Biden added. "But no other country in the world has even come close -- not even close -- to what we are doing, and I believe we can do it." Biden also said that as of Wednesday more than 100 million payments of $1,400 each have been credited to the people of this country as Covid-19 relief. "As of yesterday, more than 100 million payments of $1,400 have gone into people's bank accounts. That's real money in people's pockets bringing relief instantly almost, and millions more will be getting their money very soon". Let's take a look at what the US president spoke about other important issues. On North Korea Biden also responded to North Korea testing ballistic missiles, saying that the United States will "respond accordingly" if Pyongyang increases its missile testing. "We are consulting with our partners and allies," Biden said. "And there will be responses if they choose to escalate. "We will respond accordingly." But, he hinted at "some form of diplomacy" with North Korea, conditional "upon the end result of denuclearization". On troops withdrawal in Afghanistan The US president insisted that it will be "hard" to meet the May 1 deadline to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan as part of Washington's deal with the Taliban. "It is going to be hard to meet the May 1 deadline in terms of tactical reasons. It's hard to get those troops out," Biden said. However, when asked whether US soldiers in Afghanistan will completely leave Afghanistan, he said "We will leave, the question is when". On another run in 2024 The 78-year-old president also highlighted that he plans to run for re-election in 2024, adding that he "would fully expect" that Vice President Kamala Harris would be on board. "My plan is to run for reelection. That's my expectation," Biden said. Not 'confrontation', but 'steep competition' with China Speaking about the US's strategy on arch-rival China, Biden said that his administration is not seeking a "confrontation", but a "steep competition". He also called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping an autocrat who "doesn't have a democratic -- with a small 'd' -- bone in his body." "I told him in person on several occasions we're not looking for confrontation, though we know that there will be steep, steep competition," the US president said. On migrant crisis Biden also said that undocumented immigrants entering the US has hit crisis levels and added that the surge is a seasonal problem occurring every year. "There is a significant increase in the number of people coming to the border in the winter months of January, February, March. It happens every year," he said. He also said that his administration is committed to let unaccompanied migrant children enter the country on humanitarian grounds. "We are sending back the vast majority of the families that are coming," the US president said. "They should all be going back."

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Seventeen Republican Party members of US House of Representatives on Wednesday committed to work with US President-elect Joe Biden just before his swearing-in ceremony. Republican House Representative &nbsp;Beth Van Duyne representing Texas sent a letter to Joe Biden to this effect. The letter is jointly signed by 16 other Republican representatives. All of them said that they looked forward to working with Biden administration.

Some of the representatives who signed the letter include Madison Cawthorn, Barry Moore, Burgess Owens, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Peter Meijer, Ashley Hinson and Carlos A. Gimenez, reported CNN."We firmly believe that what unites us as Americans is far greater than anything that may ever divide us," they wrote.&nbsp;

"In that spirit, we hope that we can rise above the partisan fray to negotiate meaningful change for Americans across the nation and maintain the United States` standing as the best country in the world," read the letter."The constituencies we represent showcase the variety of thought across our great nation... Americans are tired of the partisan gridlock and simply want to see leaders from both sides of the aisle work on issues important to American families, workers, and businesses," CNN quoted the letter.

The letter is sure sign of growing support Biden is getting support across parties.

2020 US Presidential Election was a tumultuous one. Joe Biden defeated incumbent Donald Trump but Trump continued to level allegations of election fraud without presenting any evidence.

On Wednesday, Trump made his last speech as US President at Joint Air Force Base Andrews. In his speech, Trump made no concession but said that he wished "great luck and great success." to next administration. He did not take Biden's name.

Although sections of the Republican Party appeared to rally behind Trump and his claims of election fraud. But as Trump campaign suffered defeat after defeat in courts across US, including US Supreme Court, the support began to waver.

And with the attack on the Capitol Building on January 6, the domestic, as well as the global opinion, turned critical of Trump. In days leading up to the inauguration, influential Republicans like Mitch McConnel denounced Trump and unequivocally said that it was his incitement that led to Capitol Building attack.

Seventeen Republican Party members of US House of Representatives on Wednesday committed to work with US President-elect Joe Biden just before his swearing-in ceremony.

Seventeen Republican Party members of US House of Representatives on Wednesday committed to work with US President-elect Joe Biden just before his swearing-in ceremony. Republican House Representative Beth Van Duyne representing Texas sent a letter to Joe Biden to this effect. The letter is jointly signed by 16 other Republican representatives. All of them said that they looked forward to working with Biden administration. Some of the representatives who signed the letter include Madison Cawthorn, Barry Moore, Burgess Owens, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Peter Meijer, Ashley Hinson and Carlos A. Gimenez, reported CNN."We firmly believe that what unites us as Americans is far greater than anything that may ever divide us," they wrote. "In that spirit, we hope that we can rise above the partisan fray to negotiate meaningful change for Americans across the nation and maintain the United States` standing as the best country in the world," read the letter."The constituencies we represent showcase the variety of thought across our great nation... Americans are tired of the partisan gridlock and simply want to see leaders from both sides of the aisle work on issues important to American families, workers, and businesses," CNN quoted the letter. The letter is sure sign of growing support Biden is getting support across parties. 2020 US Presidential Election was a tumultuous one. Joe Biden defeated incumbent Donald Trump but Trump continued to level allegations of election fraud without presenting any evidence. On Wednesday, Trump made his last speech as US President at Joint Air Force Base Andrews. In his speech, Trump made no concession but said that he wished "great luck and great success." to next administration. He did not take Biden's name. Although sections of the Republican Party appeared to rally behind Trump and his claims of election fraud. But as Trump campaign suffered defeat after defeat in courts across US, including US Supreme Court, the support began to waver. And with the attack on the Capitol Building on January 6, the domestic, as well as the global opinion, turned critical of Trump. In days leading up to the inauguration, influential Republicans like Mitch McConnel denounced Trump and unequivocally said that it was his incitement that led to Capitol Building attack.

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