Biden speaks out on anti-Asian hate, writers strike at Netflix event

Across America, we see the community give life to our cities, our small towns, our rural communities, and every part of America. You know, together you embody the truth that our diversity is our strength as a nation. That's not hyperbole, that's a fact. That's why we rebuild our economy and invest in America. We're including this time all Americans, all Americans. That includes launching the first ever national strategy to advance equity, justice, and opportunity, to channel the full potential of the community, doing everything from combating anti-Asian hate to making government services accessible in more languages. That's just about bringing people in.

This is your house, not mine, this is yours. And help more people see themselves in the story of America. We signed historic legislation, bringing this one step closer to a national museum of Asian Pacific American history and culture. But folks, we also know that for generations of progress, racism, harassment, and hate crimes persist. As I said many times, hate can have no safe harbor in America. Silence, silence is complicity, and we will not remain silent. That's why with the help of many of you, I signed the law, the Bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.

And I hosted the first ever White House Summit against hate, fuel, violence. Folks, together we're taking on another scourge in the nation, gun violence. After the tragedies in California, Kamala and I joined Judy Chu and Monterey Park to honor the victims, give the community and grieve with them. The term pain and the purpose. And Jill and I invited Brandon Say, as our guest to the State of the Union, because we wanted the country to see, to see all of you. Your courage, your resilience, your faith, your pride in America. I signed the most significant gun safety law in nearly 30 years.

Monterey Park, I announced an executive action to expand background checks, strengthen red flag laws, and so much more, so we can save more lives more quickly. Nights like these are a reminder of the power of stories and the importance of treating storytellers with dignity, respect, and the value they deserve. I sincerely hope the writers strike in Hollywood gets resolved, and the writers are given a fair deal they deserve as soon as possible. This is an iconic, meaningful American industry, and we need the writers and all the workers and everyone involved to tell the stories of our nation and the stories of all of us. Thanks for watching our YouTube channel. Follow today's top stories and breaking news by downloading the NBC News app.

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