africa in partnership with the african cdc. this is a commitment to require -- acquire covid 19 vaccines for at least 50 million people. this will further enable efforts to provide vaccines and strengthen the continent;s ability to prepare for pandemics. this is a welcome addition to the announcement that approximately 5 million of our first project of covid vaccines will be shared with africans. reporter: they're providing funding. a contribution of funding to ensure these vaccines are provided to africa. -- ms. psaki: it is finding to the africa version of the cdc. it will be distributed there. let's get your thoughts. reporter: has the president -- what can you tell us about it? ms. psaki: they will have a conversation this afternoon. the president looks forward to continuing the discussion with the senator. he appreciates the good engagement over the last few weeks. i would reiterate that while the president came down quite a bit in his proposal, on the american jobs plan, the latest offer we had seen from senator capito's group did not meet the essential needs of our country as we prepare for clean energy future and create jobs. they will have a discussion about what more there is to discuss, i g