The controversy over Joe Biden's treatment of women, explained

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However, I felt his statement did reveal self-awareness and a willingness to understand Flores' viewpoint. I suppose it depends on a person's viewpoint, but I found it honest and sincere.

“In many years on the campaign trail and in public life, I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort,” the statement read. And not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately. If it is suggested that I did so I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention.”

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

“I will also remain the strongest advocate I can be for the rights of women. 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. I will continue to surround myself with trusted women advisors who challenge me to see different perspectives than my own,” the statement continued. “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.”

On Saturday, Biden’s spokesperson Bill Russo released a statement which seemed to cast doubt on Flores’s account. Russo said that “neither then, nor in the years since, did [Biden] or the staff with him at the time have an inkling that Ms. Flores had been at any time uncomfortable, nor do they recall what she describes.”

https://www.thecut.com/2019/03/joe-biden-issues-statement-in-response-to-lucy-flores.html