United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on President Joseph R. Biden’s decision not to seek reelection:
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Jimmy Panetta
Today, President Joe Biden demonstrated, once again, his patriotism by putting the future of the United States over his own political career.
Throughout his five decades of selfless work for our nation, President Biden built a legacy of public service like no other. Throughout the past three and half years of his presidency, Joe Biden built an unparalleled legacy of accomplishment in both domestic and foreign policy.
I was proud and honored to have worked with him to pass historic and powerful legislation into law which provided a foundation upon which our nation was able to get through the pandemic, produce the world’s most robust economy, and restore America’s role as the world’s leading democracy.
Rather than running for re-election, the President has chosen to focus solely on fulfilling his duties for the remainder of his term.
I thank President Biden for all that he has done for our country and for his partnership in my service to the people of California’s 19th Congressional District. In order to continue our nation’s legacy of upholding our democratic values,
I look forward to unifying behind a presidential candidate who is capable and willing to promote and fight for the very same democratic principles that drove President Biden to dedicate his life to making the United States of America a more perfect Union.”
TOP PHOTO: President Joe Biden tours Capitola with Second District Supervisor Zach Friend after the 2023 winter storms.