The South Dakota Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill released the following
statement on the final days of the Biden-Harris Administration.
"In just four years, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris pulled our
country out of a devastating pandemic, improved infrastructure all over the nation,
made healthcare more affordable for millions of Americans and negotiated the
largest US-Russia prisoner swap that brought home several Americans. It is truly
incredible what this administration has been able to accomplish, making positive
impacts that will last for generations to come."
"Thanks to President Biden, South Dakota was able to make historic
investments in our water infrastructure, including the Lewis and Clark Regional
Water System completing a major milestone. South Dakotans on Medicare are also
saving money on their prescriptions thanks to the dedication of this administration
to bring down healthcare costs. President Biden also invested in our rural
communities including upgrading the HVAC system for the White River
School District and building a new facility for the Flandreau Fire
Department. His administration also invested in our farmers and ranchers,
improving fairness and competition in the market. I also commend Biden for starting
the work of repairing relationships with Tribal Nations, healing deep seeded
wounds."
"The Biden-Harris Administration has accomplished a lot in just four years. I know
right now inflation and high prices are still hurting families, but these investments
will help Americans in the long run. I implore the incoming administration to let
these policies stay and continue to improve our economy. I share President Biden's
concerns about the ultra-wealthy gaining unchecked power in our country, including
billionaires like Elon Musk who already used his influence over our elected officials. I
am also concerned about the growth of mis-and-dis-information online, especially as
Facebook's parent company Meta gets rid of fact-checking."
"The South Dakota Democratic Party is committed to standing against any threats to
our democracy, freedoms and basic rights. Democrats will fight for fair working
conditions, healthy families, strong rural communities, lower costs, better health care
and safety for ALL."