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On International Women’s Day, we recognize the achievements of women and girls around the world. As we celebrate the progress we’ve made, let’s recommit ourselves to the work that remains to deliver the full measure of equity, dignity, and opportunity due to all women and girls.

I’ve always believed we have a sacred obligation to properly train and equip those we send into harm’s way — and care for them and their families when they return. We need to address the needs of veterans who have encountered environmental hazards.

To highlight the work we have to do to support our veterans, I’m traveling to Fort Worth, Texas tomorrow. I’ll be touring the VA clinic and speaking with veterans, caregivers, and survivors about addressing the health effects of environmental exposures such as burn pits.

During my State of the Union last week, I announced a new unity agenda. Four big things that all of us — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents — can rally around: - Beating the opioid crisis - Better mental health care - Ending cancer as we know it - Supporting our veterans

Today, we learned that in February, the unemployment rate fell to 3.8% — down from 6.4% when I took office. That’s the fastest decline in the unemployment rate in recorded history.

Right now, if you manufacture a product that gets purchased by the federal government, the Buy American Act says that “substantially all” of that product should be made in the U.S. But because of loopholes over time, “substantially all” means 55%. We’re increasing it to 75%.

I look forward to hosting Finnish President Sauli Niinistö at the White House this afternoon for a bilateral meeting. We’ll be discussing the latest developments regarding Russia’s war on Ukraine and how to strengthen European security.

Last night, the Republican-controlled Florida legislature passed a dangerous bill that will severely restrict women’s access to reproductive health care. My Administration will not stand for the continued erosion of women’s constitutional rights.

Our economy has now added 7.4 million jobs since I took office. 678,000 jobs added just last month. And unemployment is down to 3.8%. This is what Building a Better America looks like.

I signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law. This is a momentous day for justice and fairness in the workplace. For those who experience sexual harassment or assault, you have a right today that you did not have yesterday.

In my State of the Union Address, I said the United States is going after the crimes of Russian oligarchs. Today, we’re adding dozens of names to the list — and banning travel to America by more than 50 Russian oligarchs, their families, and close associates.