Joseph Biden actually said...

"It's not a political statement. It's not about whether you're a tough guy or not a tough guy, whether you're -- it's about patriotism."

"This is a moment that calls for hope and courage, for imagination and initiative, and above all, for unity and common purpose."

"I don't know his motive, but I just think it's totally irresponsible -- think this debilitating. It's not a -- it sends a horrible message about who we are as a country."

"There is no excuse not to share the data and let us begin to plan, because, on day one, it's going to take us time. If we don't have access to all this data, it's going to put us behind the eight ball..."