Biden gives some clues on potential compromises to his social safety net plan - CNN

"I'm convinced we're going to get this done," Biden said of the ongoing negotiations during the first stop of his trip in Hartford.

And we'll come back and get the rest."

Earlier in the speech, which was aimed at highlighting his administration's childcare proposals in the plan, Biden also suggested free community college may be an area that gets cut.

"I don't know that I can get it done, but I also have proposed free community college, like you've done here in the state of Connecticut, to help students from lower-income families attend community college (and) four-year schools."

The President argued that the US "cannot be competitive in the 21st century in this global economy if we fail to invest."

"I wanted to come here today because too many folks in Washington still don't realize it isn't enough to just invest in our physical infrastructure.

"It made me realize how difficult it is for a vast majority of people who need help," Biden said.

most people don't have that option."

While in Connecticut, Biden also attended a dedication ceremony later Friday at the Dodd Center for Human Rights at the University of Connecticut.

I think Terry's going to win -- if he doesn't win, I don't know how much you read into that, but, you know, I think he'll win."

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Connecticut, White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to say whether the trip, focused in part on childcare, is indicative of concern from the White House that the childcare provisions in the social safety net expansion package could be slimmed down during negotiations.

"I'm just not going to give you a lay-down of every call," White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters Thursday, noting both Biden and senior staff have been in touch with the lawmakers.