Read Biden's full letter dropping out of the 2024 presidential race

After weeks of denying he would leave the race after questions emerged over his age and mental acuity, President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would abandon his reelection effort and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor in the 2024 race.

Part of the letter reads:

Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We've made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans. We've provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And apssed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today.

I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We've protected and preserved our Democracy. And we've revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world.

It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainer of my term.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Read Biden's full letter dropping out of the 2024 presidential race