CNBC Biden Withdrawal Statement
CNBC Biden Withdrawal Statement
CNBC Biden Withdrawal Statement
July 21,2024
My Fellow Americans,
Over the past threeand a halfyears, we have made greatprogressas a Nation.
“Today, America hasthestrongest economy in the world. We've made histori investments in
rebuilding our Natio, in lowering prescription dru costs for seniors, and in expanding
affordable health care 0. record numberof Americans. We've provided criically needed care
0a millon veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the ist gun safety law in 30 years.
Appointed the first African American woman o the Supreme Court. And passedthe most
significant climate legislation in the historyofthe world. America has never been better
positioned to lead than we ar today.
1know noneofthis could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we
overcame a once ina 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.
thas been the greatest honorofmy lf to serve as your President. And whi it has been my.
intention to seck election, | believe iti n the best interestofmypartyand the country for me
1o stand down and o focus solely on fulfilling my duticsa President for the remainder ofmy
tem.
Twill speak t0 the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.
For now, let me express my deepest gratitude 0 all those who have worked so hard to see me
reelected. | want t0 thank Viee President Kamala Harisfo being an extraordinary partneinr all
this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people forth faith and
rust you have placed in me.
believe today what 1 always have: that there is nothing America can't do — when we do it
together. Wejust have torememberwe ar the United Sates ofAmerica.
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