Statement from @JoeBiden this morning. March 32

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Joe Biden Offered 'Expressions Of Affection' But Denies Inappropriate Behavior

https://www.npr.org/2019/03/31/708537421/joe-biden-offered-expressions-of-affection-but-denies-inappropriate-behavior

March 31, 201912:11 PM ET

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Former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday responded to allegations that he acted inappropriately when he kissed the back of a former Nevada Democratic assemblywoman's head at a campaign event in 2014, saying his behavior has been affectionate but never unseemly.

"In many years on the campaign trail and in public life, I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort. And not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately. If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully," Biden said in a statement released by his spokesman on Twitter.


Statement from @JoeBiden this morning.

8:03 AM - Mar 31, 2019

Link to tweet

.................Biden's remarks come two days after Lucy Flores, who was running for lieutenant governor at the time of the alleged incident, published an essay about the encounter in New York magazine, and hours before she was set to make several interview appearances on Sunday.

"I may not recall these moments the same way, and I may be surprised at what I hear," Biden said. "But we have arrived at an important time when women feel they can and should relate their experiences, and men should pay attention. And I will."

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"I will fight to build on the work I've done in my career to end violence against women and ensure women are treated with the equality they deserve," Biden said.

"I will continue to surround myself with trusted women advisers who challenge me to see different perspectives than my own. And I will continue to speak out on these vitally-important issues where there is much more progress to be made and crucial fights that must be waged and won."

The statement is the first direct response from Biden to the accusations. Earlier statements came from Russo, who previously said Biden had no memory of the alleged kiss and was unaware that he had made Flores feel uncomfortable. .............................

[Ms. Toad]

1. I guess an extra day in March is like that extra hour of sleep we get in the fall :)

Date aside, I'm glad he expressed a willingness to listen and pay attention.

[Guilded Lilly]

2. I totally believe Joe Biden. I totally don't back Lucy Flores' timing and motivation n/t

[Omaha Steve]

3. After a review by forum hosts...locking.

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