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On Sunday morning, Biden issued a response to Flores’ essay. pic.twitter.com/EbCchX2npU — Bill Russo (@BillR) March 31, 2019 “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. 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,” the statement continued. Biden has given weak and underwhelming apologies to Hill in public, never taking personal responsibility for the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings she endured, despite his own involvement in them. Biden’s statement ended with an allusion to his history in politics and his work on women’s issues, and affirming his commitment to fight for women. “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’ account. Of course no one says I was alone with him because I never was alone with him and I have never claimed to have been alone with him,” she said, adding, “I have also stated many times on the record that I am not supporting any candidate right now and I am listening and evaluating all the candidates just like everyone else. Related Did Joe Biden Forget He Was There for the Anita Hill Testimony? An Awkward Kiss Changed How I Saw Joe Biden Joe Biden Isn’t the Answer