Happy Thanksgiving, Friend!

Every year, I look forward to Thanksgiving not just for the good food and time with my loved ones, but for the opportunity it provides to reflect on the year before. And this year more than most, slowing down to reflect is critical.

In this past year, we've administered hundreds of millions of vaccine doses, which are keeping people safe across the country and allowing families to celebrate together today. I'm incredibly thankful to the researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals who didn't just make and distribute this vaccine, but have also helped us weather the pandemic.

In the past 11 months, Joe Biden and the Democratic House have kept their promises: we've passed transformational legislation from the American Rescue Plan to the Infrastructure Bill to the Build Back Better Act that will transform life for working families. I'm thankful to my colleagues who put the American people first, the activists who have fought with us, and every voter who trusted us to deliver on our promises.

In the past month, we've seen how much these investments are already paying off. We were projected to slash unemployment by 4.6% by 2023. But by October of this year, we had already hit that goal. I'm deeply thankful that millions of Americans are better off today than they were last year at this time.

And while I'm grateful for all these things, it pales in comparison to how grateful I am for my friends, my family, and you. Thank you for the support and friendship.

From my family to yours, I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving. And if this day is hard for you, I hope it lands gently.

Thank you,
Ted