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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020
EDT
11:00 AM VPOTUS departs Washington, D.C. en route Madison, WI on Air Force Two, JBA
CDT
12:00 PM VPOTUS arrives in Madison, WI on Air Force Two, Dane County Regional Airport
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020
EDT
11:00 AM VPOTUS departs Washington, D.C. en route Madison, WI on Air Force Two, JBA
CDT
12:00 PM VPOTUS arrives in Madison, WI on Air Force Two, Dane County Regional Airport
12:40 PM VPOTUS tours the GE Healthcare Manufacturing Facility, GE Healthcare
1:05 PM VPOTUS participates in a rountable discussion with GE Healthcare employees, GE Healthcare
2:45 PM VPOTUS departs Madison, WI en route to Washington, D.C. on AF2,
Dane County Regional Airport
1:05 PM VPOTUS participates in a rountable discussion with GE Healthcare employees, GE Healthcare
2:45 PM VPOTUS departs Madison, WI en route to Washington, D.C. on AF2,
Dane County Regional Airport
EDT
5:25 PM VPOTUS arrives in Washington, D.C. on Air Force Two, Joint Base Andrews
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5:25 PM VPOTUS arrives in Washington, D.C. on Air Force Two, Joint Base Andrews
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REPORT #1
April 21, 2020 at 11:15:19 AM EDT
Marine Two wheels down at Andrews at 11:07. VPOTUS boarded smartly with only a brief salute. Sec Azar and Marc Short are among the travelers.
AF2 wheels up imminently.
April 21, 2020 at 11:15:19 AM EDT
Marine Two wheels down at Andrews at 11:07. VPOTUS boarded smartly with only a brief salute. Sec Azar and Marc Short are among the travelers.
AF2 wheels up imminently.
We are bound for Madison, Wisconsin, for a visit to GE Healthcare. According to a deal announced last week, GE is producing 50,000 ventilators by July 13 for $336M.
Your pool is all Covid-19 free thanks to tests yesterday.
Tail number today is 80002.
Your pool is all Covid-19 free thanks to tests yesterday.
Tail number today is 80002.
REPORT #2
April 21, 2020 at 12:36:23 PM CDT
AF2 wheels down at 12:17 CT at Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wisconsin. It's a bright and blustery day. Temp is 43F.
VP waved to waiting cameras from top of steps and then made way directly to motorcade which is...
April 21, 2020 at 12:36:23 PM CDT
AF2 wheels down at 12:17 CT at Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wisconsin. It's a bright and blustery day. Temp is 43F.
VP waved to waiting cameras from top of steps and then made way directly to motorcade which is...
rolling at 12:32 for a 20-min journey. VP's office shares the following:
The Task Force, through Project Airbridge, has coordinated the delivery of the following supplies to Wisconsin (as of April 14):
The Task Force, through Project Airbridge, has coordinated the delivery of the following supplies to Wisconsin (as of April 14):
371,000 N95 Masks
1,714,600 Surgical & Procedural Masks
49,300 Eye & Face Shields
1,398,550 Isolation & Surgical Gowns
46,975,300 Surgical & Exam Gloves
Additionally, the Strategic National Stockpile has delivered the following supplies to Wisconsin (as of April 17):
1,714,600 Surgical & Procedural Masks
49,300 Eye & Face Shields
1,398,550 Isolation & Surgical Gowns
46,975,300 Surgical & Exam Gloves
Additionally, the Strategic National Stockpile has delivered the following supplies to Wisconsin (as of April 17):
165,250 N95 Respirators
403,400 Surgical Masks
79,078 Face Shields
106,602 Surgical Gowns
14,727 Tyvek coveralls
348,050 Gloves
Army Corps of Engineers worked with the State to increase hospital capacity in Wisconsin by more than 500 beds in one COVID-19 facility.
403,400 Surgical Masks
79,078 Face Shields
106,602 Surgical Gowns
14,727 Tyvek coveralls
348,050 Gloves
Army Corps of Engineers worked with the State to increase hospital capacity in Wisconsin by more than 500 beds in one COVID-19 facility.
The Corps is also assisting in the creation of an alternate care facility in West Allis (Milwaukee County) at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center. Project was completed in 11 days.
VPOTUS livestream AUDIO at GM here:
VPOTUS livestream AUDIO at GM here:
// VPOTUS moments ago.
// Report #3 GE Healthcare plant arrival, moments ago:
REPORT #4
April 21, 2020 at 2:05:05 PM CDT
VP thanks staff as be sits down for roundtable:
"Thank you for the 24-7 efforts. As I walked through the plant I felt more than a little emotional "
Says it's a privilege to be here.
At table are:
April 21, 2020 at 2:05:05 PM CDT
VP thanks staff as be sits down for roundtable:
"Thank you for the 24-7 efforts. As I walked through the plant I felt more than a little emotional "
Says it's a privilege to be here.
At table are:
Secy Azar
Mark Govette, plant general manager
Josh Castillo, production associate
Sheila Jordan, chair shop committee
Anna Scott, manufacturing engineer
Mark Govette, plant general manager
Josh Castillo, production associate
Sheila Jordan, chair shop committee
Anna Scott, manufacturing engineer
Typo: Should read; Mark Goyette, GM operations
REPORT #5
April 21, 2020 at 2:28:36 PM CDT
VP's office sends the following details from GE Healthcare visit:
At the GE Healthcare manufacturing facility, the Vice President tours the Flow Control Valve & Vent Engine, the Production Main Line, and the Anesthesia Production line
April 21, 2020 at 2:28:36 PM CDT
VP's office sends the following details from GE Healthcare visit:
At the GE Healthcare manufacturing facility, the Vice President tours the Flow Control Valve & Vent Engine, the Production Main Line, and the Anesthesia Production line
Vice President Pence participates in a roundtable with HHS Secretary Alex Azar, Mark Goyette the General Manager of LCS Operations, Theo Williams the GE Madison Plant Manager, Sheila Jourdan, Josh Castillo, and Anna Scott.
REPORT #6
April 21, 2020 at 2:40:42 PM CDT
VP addressed the workforce using the plant PA. Selected quotes.
"We're going to continue to use the full weight of the federal government and the defense production act to ensure you have the supplies"
April 21, 2020 at 2:40:42 PM CDT
VP addressed the workforce using the plant PA. Selected quotes.
"We're going to continue to use the full weight of the federal government and the defense production act to ensure you have the supplies"
"It's truly remarkable what you have done here. It's a testament to a great company, it's a testament to a great workforce."
"We have one mission and that's to save lives."
"We will some day soon put the coronavirus in the past and put all of America back to work."
"We have one mission and that's to save lives."
"We will some day soon put the coronavirus in the past and put all of America back to work."
REPORT #7
April 21, 2020 at 3:11:59 PM CDT
VP arrived back at airport at 15:05 CT.
From VP's office:
Upon departure from Madison, WI the Vice President is met by: Colonel Erik Peterson of the 115th Fighter Wing Commander and Wisconsin State Senator Tom Tiffany. Back to JBA soon
April 21, 2020 at 3:11:59 PM CDT
VP arrived back at airport at 15:05 CT.
From VP's office:
Upon departure from Madison, WI the Vice President is met by: Colonel Erik Peterson of the 115th Fighter Wing Commander and Wisconsin State Senator Tom Tiffany. Back to JBA soon
REPORT #8
April 21, 2020 at 6:02:54 PM EDT
AF2 wheels down JBA at 17:49.
VP came back during the flight & spoke off the record for about 25 minutes.
He announced on record that he will be travelling to GM plant in Kokomo, Indiana, next week. After deplaning, VP left in motorcade
April 21, 2020 at 6:02:54 PM EDT
AF2 wheels down JBA at 17:49.
VP came back during the flight & spoke off the record for about 25 minutes.
He announced on record that he will be travelling to GM plant in Kokomo, Indiana, next week. After deplaning, VP left in motorcade
