Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation.
Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We've made historic
investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for
seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of
Americans. We've provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed
to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the
first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most
significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never
been better positioned to lead than we are today.
I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people.
Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis
since the Great Depression. We've protected and preserved our Democracy. And
we've revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world.
It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while
it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best
interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on
fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.
I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.
For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so
hard to see me reelected. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being
an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt
appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in
me.
I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can't do -
when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of
America.
Joe Biden
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