September 11, 2024

Retirees Congratulate Kamala Harris on a Strong Debate Performance

The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, about last night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump:

“Last night’s debate proved that the health and well-being of older Americans are only on the mind of one candidate for president: Kamala Harris.

“Despite the moderators neglecting to ask the candidates about Social Security, Medicare, or how to lower prescription drug prices, Vice President Harris made sure to talk about her record of strengthening retirement security and siding with seniors, not drug corporations.

“She knows that Americans pay the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs. Vice President Harris reminded us that insulin co-pays are capped at $35 per month for millions of seniors and that Medicare is negotiating lower drug prices thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act.

“She also spoke about strengthening and protecting Social Security and Medicare, the earned benefits that Donald Trump would cut if he wins in November.

“Our members are hard at work educating their friends, families and neighbors about what’s at stake for older Americans in this election, and the clear differences between the two candidates for president.”

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Contact: Lisa Cutler, lcutler@retiredamericans.org