He also spoke about lowering the cost of prescription medication, allowing for easier access to life-saving medicine.
Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, as well as Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, spoke at the event as well.
Photos from the event can be seen below:
President Joe Biden shakes hands with people as he arrives to speak about lowering costs for American families at the East Portland Community Center in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Joe Biden arrives to speak about lowering costs for American families at the East Portland Community Center in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Joe Biden speaks about lowering costs for American families at the East Portland Community Center in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Joe Biden arrives to speak about lowering costs for American families at the East Portland Community Center in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Joe Biden stands on stage before speaking about lowering costs for American families at the East Portland Community Center in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Joe Biden arrives to speak about lowering costs for American families at the East Portland Community Center in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., left, speaks during an event with President Joe Biden about lowering costs for American families at the East Portland Community Center in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., center, and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., right, listen. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during an event with President Joe Biden at the East Portland Community Center in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
