lyricist himself. no new friend in congress, covid matches, videos depictings the murder of a colleague. the mood at the capitol is toxic. is civility dead and gone? but, first, moment ago, president joe biden addressing the growing omicron covid surge. he says there is more work to do to get covid tests to every corner of the country, and his new mantra for governors, if you need help, just ask. biden is also careful to say that history is not repeating itself. >> this is not like march of 2020, the beginning of the pandemic. we're prepared and we know what it takes to save lives, protect people and keep schools and businesses open. we just have to stay focused and continue to work together. my message to the governor is simple. if you need something, say something. and we -- we're going have your back any way we can. >> the president's words come as the u.s. nears an awful repeat