Pence Says Trump-backed Emergency Relief Plan Protects Vulnerable Americans

'If you're sick, stay at home,' Pence said. 'You need not be concerned if you're an hourly wage earner in America.'

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a White House press briefing in Washington, on March 14, 2020. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Vice President Mike Pence, who heads the nation’s coronavirus response task force, told reporters Saturday that the emergency relief plan backed by President Donald Trump and passed by the House early Saturday will protect the most vulnerable American workers during the outbreak.

“You need not be concerned if you’re an hourly wage earner in America,” Pence said at a March 14 press conference. “You need not be concerned about staying home. If you’re sick, stay home. You’re not going to miss a paycheck.”