July 21, 2024

Alliance for Retired Americans Thanks President Biden for his Service to the Nation

Washington, DC — Citing President Biden’s record of commitment to seniors throughout his presidency and career in public service, the Alliance for Retired Americans, a national grassroots advocacy organization, today expressed their gratitude for his service and respect for his decision not to seek reelection.

The Alliance has 4.4 million members nationwide including more than 900,000 who live in the battleground states of Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

“We respect President Biden’s decision, and are grateful for his lifelong service and leadership,” said Robert Roach, Jr., President of the Alliance.

“President Biden’s accomplishments on behalf of older Americans are beyond comparison. He strengthened Social Security and Medicare, lowered drug prices and protected the pension benefits we have earned. Seniors could not have asked for anything more.”

“Everything is at stake for seniors in the upcoming election and President Biden is giving the country the opportunity to cement his legacy,” said Roach. “He is a great American who is putting our country before himself. We need more American leaders who put patriotism and service to others first.”

“Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration, all Medicare beneficiaries are paying no more than $35 per month for insulin; all recommended vaccines are free; and Medicare Part D beneficiaries will pay no more than $3,200 out of pocket annually for drugs. President Biden also forced wealthy pharmaceutical corporations to negotiate lower drug prices with Medicare for the first time in history, which will save seniors and taxpayers billions of dollars over the next several years,” Roach continued.

In addition, retirees with pensions are going to receive the benefits they earned. The Butch Lewis Act, signed into law by Biden as part of the American Rescue Plan in 2021, is keeping 2 to 3 million workers’ pension plans solvent and able to pay full benefits through at least 2051.

As a U.S. Senator, Biden earned a 96% lifetime score in the Alliance for Retired Americans Congressional Voting Record.

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Contact: David Blank, dblank@retiredamericans.org