October 02, 2024

Retirees: Tim Walz Makes Clear That Kamala Harris is the Only Candidate Who Has Lowered Drug Prices and Made Health Care More Affordable

The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, about last night’s vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and J.D. Vance:

“Last night’s debate proved once again that the health and well-being of older Americans are a priority for only one ticket: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

“Throughout the debate Governor Walz spoke powerfully about the importance of ensuring Americans have quality health care that they can afford.

“He reminded Americans of Vice President Harris’ record of voting to protect people with pre-existing health conditions from being priced out of health insurance and lowering prescription drug prices for people with Medicare, including capping insulin prices at $35 a month.

“Rather than talk about Donald Trump’s actual record on these issues, Senator Vance outrageously tried to give Donald Trump credit for the Affordable Care Act’s success and falsely claimed that Trump had lowered drug prices while in the White House.

“Seniors face a stark choice in this year’s presidential election.

“Alliance members are continuing to educate their friends, families and neighbors about what’s at stake for older Americans in the election and the clear differences between the two tickets.”

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Contact: David Blank, dblank@retiredamericans.org