Republicans are always talking about the deficit. Well, guess what? The last guy increased the debt with tax cuts for big corporations. Not a penny of it was paid for. This year, we've reduced the deficit by more than $1 trillion.

We're beginning to see the scale of the devastation in Florida which is likely to rank among the worst in the nation’s history. Our hearts break for the folks whose lives have been devastated by this storm. We are with you. And we'll stay at it for as long as it takes.

In the past 24 hours, we've approved four more counties in Florida for individual disaster assistance in addition to the nine counties we announced yesterday. The federal government will cover 100% of the cost to clear the massive debris left in the wake of the hurricane.

My message to the people of Florida and to the country: At times like this, America comes together. We’re going to pull together as one team, as one America.

I want to thank all the first responders, National Guard and Coast Guard members, and search and rescue personnel who are working to get Florida families to safety. I also want to thank everyone at FEMA and other federal personnel. You represent the best of America.

This morning, I spoke with Governor Ron DeSantis to discuss the steps we're taking to support Florida in response to Hurricane Ian. I've also directed FEMA Administrator Criswell to travel to Florida tomorrow to check in on response and survey where additional support is needed.

In 42 days, democracy is on the ballot. Americans will have to choose between the MAGA Republican platform—embracing extremism and the Big Lie—and Democrats, independents, and mainstream Republicans who believe in the rule of law.

This morning, we got good news about lower costs. The Department of Health and Human Services announced that the premium for Medicare Part B will decrease next year. For years, that fee has gone up. Now, for the first time in more than a decade, it's going to go down.

There is so much on the line in these midterm elections. With just a few weeks to go, we need your help to protect and expand our Democratic majorities in Congress. Can you chip in to help elect Democrats today? secure.actblue.com/donate/social-…

Democracy cannot survive when one side believes there’s only two outcomes to an election: either they win, or they were cheated. That’s not democracy. And that’s where the vast majority of MAGA Republicans are today. You can’t love your country only when you win.

This November, we have a choice to be a nation of hope, unity, and optimism, or a nation of fear, division, and darkness.

The power to get this done is in the hands of the American people.

Senator Lindsey Graham has proposed a national ban on abortion that would put criminal penalties on doctors. This November, if Republicans win control, they will vote for a nationwide ban on abortion. But if you give me two more Democrats in the Senate, I will codify Roe.

This Rosh Hashanah, Jewish communities will celebrate the birth of the world and the beginning of a new year. Jill and I offer warm wishes to those observing. May your prayers be heard and faith revitalized — and may you and your loved ones be inscribed in the Book of Life.

If Republicans control the Congress, Social Security will be on the chopping block. But if you support Democrats, I promise you: Social Security will be protected. Period.

It’s time to pass the assault weapons ban. I’ve taken on the NRA, and I beat them before. I plan on doing it again.

The MAGA Republicans didn’t side with law enforcement; they sided with the insurrectionists. Don’t tell me you support law enforcement if you can’t condemn what happened on January 6. You can’t be pro-law enforcement and pro-insurrection.

When I came to office, the economy was flat on its back—millions out of work. So we acted quickly. We passed the American Rescue Plan, which lifted this nation from economic crisis to economic recovery. And every single Republican voted against it.

We beat Big Pharma. Now, Medicare will have the power to do what so many Democrats and many Republicans in the past talked about doing: lowering prescription drug prices.

In February, I laid out our plan to supercharge the Cancer Moonshot that is bold, ambitious, and completely doable. The goal is to cut cancer death rates by at least 50% in the next 25 years and to create a more supportive experience for our patients and families.

Every single Republican in Congress voted against the Inflation Reduction Act. When it came time to actually do something about inflation, Republicans said no.

If you give me two more Democratic senators, and Democrats keep the House, I promise you we will codify Roe v. Wade. We will once again make Roe the law of the land. We will once again protect a woman’s right to choose.

At @NEAToday to highlight the choice voters have between building an economy that works for working families, and the Republican plan to make health care more expensive, ban abortion nationwide, and put Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

46 days. Let’s do this.

We passed the most extensive gun legislation in 30 years and I'm not going to rest until we get assault weapons banned. Our kids should be learning how to read and write, not duck and cover.

To address the inequities in cancer treatment, the Cancer Moonshot allows us to ensure prevention, detection, and treatment reach patients in urban, rural, suburban, and Tribal communities, so they have equal access to cancer diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical trials.

I’m heading to Florida to talk to voters about the issues at stake in the midterms. From protecting Social Security to women’s health—we have work to do. Join me for a grassroots rally on Tuesday, September 27. RSVP here: events.democrats.org/event/510319/?…

Last week, I signed an executive order that directs the federal government to ensure biotechnologies invented in the United States of America are made in the United States of America.

Join us at JoeBiden.com to fight back against extreme MAGA Republicans.

Dark money erodes public trust. We need to protect public trust—and I'm determined to do that. Republicans should join Democrats to pass the DISCLOSE Act and get it to my desk right away.