US President Biden and VP Kamala Harris attend 'Lowering Prescription Drug Cost' event in Maryland (1)

MARYLAND, USA - AUGUST 15, 2024: US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage together at a rally in Maryland on Thursday (Aug. 15) to announce the government's agreement with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.Welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd, the duo embraced on stage, delivering a message of unity to voters. Biden expressed confidence in Harris's ability to lead, saying she would make a very successful president.Biden emphasized that he and Harris had worked closely not only on drug pricing but on other economic issues as well. He stated his belief that Harris would continue these efforts after winning the election.Thanking Biden for his support, Harris highlighted the significant achievements made under their administration, crediting Biden as the architect of the new drug pricing agreement.On July 21, President Biden announced that he would not seek re-election and endorsed Harris for the presidency.Later that same week, Harris accepted the nomination, officially becoming the Democratic Party's presidential candidate with the votes of delegates selected in the primaries.(Footage by Yasin Öztürk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)