May 15, 2008
Posted: 04:07 PM ET

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Biden had some strong words for the president.
Biden had some strong words for the president.

(CNN) — The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Joe Biden, D-Delaware, called President Bush’s comments accusing Sen. Barack Obama and other Democrats of wanting to appease terrorists "bulls**t” and said if the president disagrees so strongly with the idea of talking to Iran then he needs to fire his secretaries of State and Defense, both of whom Biden said have pushed to sit down with the Iranians.

“This is bullshit. This is malarkey. This is outrageous. Outrageous for the president of the United States to go to a foreign country, sit in the Knesset…and make this kind of ridiculous statement,” Biden said angrily in a brief interview just off the Senate floor.

“He’s the guy who’s weakened us. He’s the guy that’s increased the number of terrorists in the world. His policies have produced this vulnerability the United States has. His intelligence community pointed that out not me. The NIE has pointed that out and what are you talking about, is he going to fire Condi Rice? Condi Rice has talked about the need to sit down. So his first two appeasers are Rice and Gates. I hope he comes home and does something.”

He quoted Gates saying Wednesday that we “need to figure out a way to develop some leverage and then sit down and talk with them.”

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YOLA   May 15th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Biden is being kind! I have a stronger word for this!

An American   May 15th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Thank you Joe Biden for standing up!

Peggy   May 15th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Biden would complement Obama well as a VP. Obama/Biden 2008!!!

Margeaux   May 15th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I wonder if Obama will sit and listen to the terrorists in the same way he listened to his minister?

A CANUCK   May 15th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I think Bush should just ….sit and contemplate his navel……until his term expires !!!!!!!!!!!

Thomas   May 15th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Want Hate in 08′ Vote Obama!

Charlotte   May 15th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

If you don't like McCain and can't stand Obama, write Hillary on your ballot in November.

Brian, RI   May 15th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Let him have it!

Jo from Lisbon, Portugal   May 15th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Is this what a President should do?
Make campaign overseas and bad mouthing fellow Americans.
WHAT HAPPENS AT HOME SHOULD STAY AT HOME.
Shame on you Mr. President.

Tired of W, OH   May 15th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Tell it like it is Biden! LOL!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 15th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Easy to say when you're an armchair quarterback…and a nut.

Clearly, we need a third option.
Bob Barr…common sense, based on the constitution and bill of rights–not social/economic special interests–for real.

Bob Barr, Libertarian, 2008…

Let's muzzle Biden and others–vote out all incumbents and start fresh!!

Mike in Columbus   May 15th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Go Biden,

Too bad this guy didn't make it further. But he speaks to plainly to be elected. We Americans like stuff watered down, and sugar-coated…

Justin (ny)   May 15th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Wow, i'm sure he'll get panned for his use of profanity, but honestly this sort of anger is wholly understandable after the fear tactics Bush used in his speech. This as as honest a response to Bush's recent despicable comments as you'll find.

Amen Mr. Biden!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 15th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

By the way…Mr. Biden…

With the exception of Iraq….terrorist attacks world wide have been down for over 5 years.

Diane Boyd   May 15th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Way to go Joe! I am so proud of you for speaking out the truth. We need more like you who are willing to speak out.

Tyler   May 15th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

The republicans sure know how to use BS to put fear in the minds of people. Hopefully no one is that dumb this time.

Megan O. Toronto, ON, Canada   May 15th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I always liked that Joe Biden LOL

Peggy Greensboro NC   May 15th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

God Bless Joe Biden! I would have welcomed him as President and I would welcome him as a VP candidate

Jan Boca Raton, Fl   May 15th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I LOVE BIDEN… HE WOULD HAVE MADE A GREAT PRESIDENT.

or V.P..

WHAT A DREAM TICKET HILLARY & BIDEN

OH, WELL TOO LATE FOR THAT>

Charlie   May 15th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Good Job Biden call him out, if anything bush should fire himself.

D   May 15th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

pablo rachi   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

way to go Biden, you rock

Marc in DeKalb, IL   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Right or wrong, you'd think the chair of the senate foreign relations committee would have phrased his response more eloquently and appropriately.

I'm unhappy with Sen. Biden over his wording, not his response.

Dem   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Yes Yes Yes

It is time for Democrats to stand up and attack the Republicans. The Republican party having failed in all aspects are now using the fear mongering tactics to scare voters.

The democrats must not only fight back but learn how to fire punches if they have to win. Remember what happened to John Kerry?

Dems wake up and lets start the fight.

Thank you Joe Biden for your harsh words.

Independent for Obama   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Couldn't have said it better myself, Biden.

Greg, NY   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Biden = better straight talk then you'd get from McCain any day of the week.

Charles in Florida   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

That's right Senator Biden, call "W" out for the mess he's caused! Bush needs to explain himself about that comment when he gets back from Israel. I hope Bush doesn't fire Dr. Rice or Mr. Gates though, since they both are doing a better job than he is.

Beverly, NYC   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Mr. Biden I could not have said it better myself. BTW Mr. soon to be ex-president how goes the search for Osama Bin Laden, remember him?

RB from NH   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Obama/Biden '08!!!!!!

david Nouakchott, Mauritania   May 15th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Hurray for someone with Courage to say it like it is. Biden for President!
David

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Go Sen. Biden! That GW believes he has one iota of credability re: foreign relations and that the world or the people of the GOP would listen to this is… BS!

I think these types of comments only helps Sen. Obama and do much more harm to Sen. McCain.

Proud American   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Thats right Republicans it aint gonna work this time. We're not gonna let ya tell the public lies like you've been doing for the last 8 years. Its a new dawn! You tell'em Mr. Biden!

Obama v McCain   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

HOO-RAH! you tell'em Biden!..thats why i love this country.. you can tell the Prez he's full of it without fear of reprecutions!!!
GOTTA LOVE THE U.S of A

Go Barak!

Tracy - Oakley, CA   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Thank goodness Biden has come out and said what everyone else is aware of. How do you solve problems without communications? Bush is such an idiot. What is wrong with him? He really makes us look stupid on a regular basis.

JenNYC   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I like Joe Biden more and more. Tell it like it is!!!

Obama all DAY!   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Wow, you tell 'em Biden.

Dylan   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

THIS IS WHY I LOVE JOE BIDEN!

Bush's comments were Bull___. In fact, that were lower than bull___. No one has done more to help the terrorists than George W. Bush.

I just keep telling myself that we only have a few more months of these moronic clown in office.

Dana Piranha   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Go Biden! Calling that short-handled spade a short-handled spade.

Hmm...   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I'm glad Joe Biden was paying attention to the news and what's really going on, unlike some of our "enlightened" political representatives…

Manuel TX   May 15th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I'm no fan of Bush, having voted against him twice, but Biden's comment is not true.

Obama himself has said that the pre-conditions that the Bush administration has required for any formal diplomatic efforts with Iran need to be dropped…so which is it?

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Mike   May 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I love Joe Biden; he'd be a great secretary of state.

david Nouakchott, Mauritania   May 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Hurray for someone with Courage to say it like it is. Biden for President!
David
Iowan working overseas

mark beagle   May 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

'Nuff said. Joe Biden for President.

M.R.   May 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Of course it's bulls–t, it came out of Bush's mouth!

I'm glad Biden went on-record with this, but roughly 70% of the American populous have already figured this out.

Todd   May 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

You gotta love Joe Biden.

Ex-Republican   May 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Sen. Biden, I salute you sir. This is the most straightforward response to the continued Bush lunacy that I have ever seen. You sir have earned my respect and admiration.

Ratgurl   May 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Thanks, CNN, for finally reporting some news!

And YAY BIDEN! I've been waiting for someone to call Bush on his BS tactics & know-nothing commentary… but what took so long?

Obama Edwards 08   May 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

You said it right Biden. About time someone called it as it is!

IMPEACHMENT is the order of the day. Bush has wore out his welcome!

Khalid   May 15th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Way to go Biden, here is the righteous anger Democrats and Americans needed to be showing against Bush's war from the beginning. This President has become more and more of a joke and it would be an understatement to call him the worst President in history. Thank you Senator for pointing out Bush and his failed policies.

john   May 15th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

LOL…Senator Bidens whole life has been bulls**t . He is the mouth that never quits..and it is usualy telling people how intelligent and important he is. He does have hisself convinced.

FINALLY   May 15th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

GIVE 'EM HELL BIDEN!

think people   May 15th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Gotta like Senator Biden, even if he is a bit of a hothead. I still feel bad that he didn't get more of a look when he ran for President–I was very impressed by him and his ideas.

Tracy---Indianapolis, IN   May 15th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

YOU TELL HIM BIDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08

john   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

GO BIDEN!! fire back at this idiot. Its like watching Bush stand on his ship as its going down still uttering his idiotic thoughts. OBAMA 2008 and 2012~!

Bryce Beamish   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

God Bless Joe Biden.

David   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Good for you, Joe Biden! Finally, someone who will speak his mind and not temper his language. The BS-bomb really puts across the frustration so many millions of us feel with this country right now.

j   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Biden and Obama are bafoons! They don't know what they are talking about.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Good for you Biden, it is a Bulls**t comment.

I feel sorry that you will appologize for it later, we know you will, because Democrats always appologize and Republicans don't.

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Gotta love Biden. Going off like this would make it hard for him to become Pres or VP, but it sure makes him a powerful Senator.

Keep it up.

Chuck Pfeifer   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Joe Biden is spot on with his comments. No one LIKES him here so he thought he'd play up to the Jews in hope of getting any positive response his leadership. Like Biden, I believe Bush should spend more time in Tehran instead of Tel Aviv.

Independent   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Thank you Joe Biden, it is about time someone speaks….Sen. Biden isn't a lose for words, it is time that more of the Congress gets a back bone and speak what they really think….I'm sick and tired of their scare tatic's….

This President has led us all down a path and they sure aren't loaded with rose petals….how many days are left????

Lee-- Dallas, TX   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Biden is right. November can't come fast enough. Dems may have differences in the party but there is no doubt that this type of policy will be allowed to continue.

McCan't will not win in November because the Democratic Party will come together and not allow this RNC mess to ever happen again.

It is beyond time for the the Democratic Party to come together and dethrone this foolishnes.

On Borrowed Time, Atlanta, GA   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I knew there was a reason I have always liked Biden. Speak truth to lame duckness!!

Douglas -- Rochester, MN   May 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Don't sugar-coat it, Senator Biden; tell us what you REALLY think!!!

Adam E   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Ohhh so that's why Biden recieved about 4 votes for the democratic nomination. It must be just a coincidence that virtually all terrorist organizations that have spoken out on the issue have indicated a preference toward Obama in the 08 elections.

Chris   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

An Obama aide has direct talks with Hamas which is in fact a terrorist organization.

Iran is far from a terrorist state and I think Biden is really confused.

Berat (Pronounced buh-RAHT), Park Ridge, IL   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Yet another reason why the first political candidate to whom I gave any money was Joe Biden. He's gonna make a great secretary of state.

Al   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

LOL, Biden is a pimp….tell it like it is Joe!!!

Carmen   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Gotta love that Joe Biden.

Truer words have rarely been spoken.

Anonymous   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

What better endorsement for Obama than Bush trying to scare people with yet more tales of increased terrorism if Obama is elected!! Bush and his lies once again trying to influence America. Glad Mr. Biden called it like it is … I think 8yrs of "Bush-s-t" is enough.

Disgusted with Democrats letting this nonsense   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Yea Biden!!!

Give it to him. This is the kind of guy Obama needs as VP.

Obama/Biden or Webb '08

TESAP   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

EXACTLY, MR BIDEN.

A. Boston, MA   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

This is the ticket we need!

One with the desire, heart, and courageto change the government and bring transparency. The other who's going to be tough straight forward with you b/c the GOP is straight bulls**t!

Barrack Obama/ Joe Biden 08

alex   May 15th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Go Joe!
It's about time someone put that clown in his place. If only we had more people like Senator Biden, maybe this war could have been stopped in the first place. Moreover, maybe we could have impeached Bush. Oh well, woulda coulda shoulda.

Dee   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

If anyone critcizes Biden for making that comment, they're full of sh-t.

Seriously though, way to go Joe. Now, if you were just less prickly enough you could make a decent Sec-State.

Steven in Oregon   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Well put Biden…I have a newfound respect for you

Lann Bogie   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I am a middle school Civics teacher. I think this comment by Joe Biden is completely inappropriate. Whether or not you agree with everything the president does or says, his position demands respect. A person in Biden's position should be acting more professionally.

Gregory T   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I LOVE BIDEN. He is going to be an EXCELLENT Secretary of State for Obama. He has no compunction in speaking the truth.

Chris from NY   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Biden. I wish I can put it the way you said it. I can't but I am glad someone else can.

mcmanus   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Very well stated. It's about time that folks like Biden stand up and challenge Bush on his asinine statements. He's going to go right to the end of his term reinforcing the fact that he's one of the most incompetent presidents in history…..and he still doesn't realize it nor have the common sense to keep his mouth shut!

Jim Fields   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Joe Biden has evolved into one of the very few people who speaks his mind and is right on the money. Thanks Senator, we need more like you.

Dobalina   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I love you Joe Biden.

maggie carthy   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Way to go, Mr. Biden! We need lots more of your frankness. And, yes, I am afraid for America.

Politico   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

This is why I love Joe Biden!

Mr. Brooklyn   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Can we say that Bush is to America what Isiah Thomas was to the Knicks? Way to go, Joe! I think Joe might be the kind of attack dog Obama will need against McCain. Biden or Webb for VP!

melikeyhill   May 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

THAT RIGHT biden, i RESPECT YOU BIG TIME!!! OBAMA/BIDEN08!!!

tigerakabj   May 15th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Biden. And if Condi Rice does hear this, she needs to get out while she still can. Too bad such a smart lady is with an idiot.

Bush is trying to get a war started with the Iranians before he leaves office. That's his mission now. January 20th can't come soon enough.

John   May 15th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Biden for Secretary of State in the Obama Administration.

Charles Wong   May 15th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I love Joe Biden. Smart and Honest.

Obama/.Biden 08!

Jamaal Kansas   May 15th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Biden is right and should be vice President I like Him. Bush and Mcshame need to move to Iraq and have there Unjust war with Iran and there people we don't want another war in this Country.

Becky   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Obama - Biden 08,

Live the "Bush" alone.

Uncle Joe   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Love Joseph Biden. He is incredibly intelligent, experience, patriotic,and he got some real balls too!. Go Joe Biden, you are a great American

a REAL American   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Biden, you liberals have been bashing the president non-stop for all the world to see, and now you guys are so up in arms because it comes back at you? Get over yourself idiot!

Michael   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Go Biden!!

mark   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

About time someone cut through all the BS and said what's on their mind. No more dancing around the subjects. I really wish Biden had done better in the primaries, he would have made an excellent President.

Keep saying it like you see it Joe!

Bewildered   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Biden is the VP that Obama needs.

taylor richmond virginia   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I LOVE BIDEN!!!!

Jackie   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Joe Biden for VP!

tom   May 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

The dimocrats have already announced thier surrender plans in Iraq. Iran has thumbed their nose at not only the US, but Europe as well. Where's the leverage come from?

"Diplomacy is the art of saying…nice doggy…while you're looking for a rock"
Will Rodgers

Biden = Neville Chamberlain.

Jeremy   May 15th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

God, I love Joe Biden! He would make such a great VP for Obama - I hope he's on the short list.

cheekbrown   May 15th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Very well said, Senator Biden.

Go Biden   May 15th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

You Go Senator Biden! And President Bush should be ashamed of himself. But his approval rating is at 20% and most of those are likely comedians that are going to be sad to see him leave because he provides so much comic material for them.

jeje   May 15th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

yes senator Biden is right.

shame on you bush………….

VW   May 15th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

You've gotta love Joe Biden. He speaks his mind and his mind is absolutely correct in this instance. I think he would make a great VP for Obama.

TC   May 15th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Obama/Biden '08

John   May 15th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Finally!!!! Someone calls it like it is. I've always liked Biden's straightforwardness. Too bad he didn't have enough money to buy the nomination like remaining candidates.
Bush's half baked, half executed foreign policy has created a greater mess than we could have imagined 8 years ago. I've always opposed the war but I might have more respect if we had gone into our fight against the world with full force. At least it would have been a determined approach instead of this guess and wait game thats only slowly bleeding us dry.
Well, it can only get better next year. Only 249 days of the failure left!!!

Sharon, Raleigh NC   May 15th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Love Biden!!!! He should have been our nominee.

Carol   May 15th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

This is outrageous and shameful. How could Sen. Biden use such public remarks about the President? He should resign.

Rory O Shea   May 15th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Allright Biden! Saying it like it is!!!!

Chanda-Cincinnati Ohio   May 15th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

OBAMA/BIDEN O8′ ND 12′!!!!!!!!!!!! President Bush should really just go sit down and shut up!!!!!!! Anything he says at this point sounds like blah, blah, blah. The government in this country needs to get off its high horse and realize we are not alone on this big rock we call earth, and sitting down and having dialogue with…not appeasing..our so called enenemies is the first step in breaking down the misunderstandings and barriers. The United State's John Wayne cowboy attitude is exactly why we have lost our luster and shine on the world stage. We use to command respect, now the world chokes back giggles. Bush has made us a laughing stock, and Annie Oakley won't help the matter with her nuke Iran attitude!!!!!!!!!!!

Marie   May 15th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Good for you Senator Biden. It's about time someone starts calling these people out on their ridiculous form of division. Let's fix healthcare, education and energy policies now. Enough of this BS!

Sue, Bloomington, IN   May 15th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Is stupidity an impeachable offense? Biden is right on with his criticism of Bush.

Jon   May 15th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Nowhere in Bush's speach did he even mention by name BHO or any other oerson for that matter. I believe Biden has guilty feeling. What a bunch of crap.

eddie, New York City.   May 15th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Well said sen. Biden!

Obama/Biden '08!

Dj   May 15th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

You tell him Sen. Biden!

steve in arkansas   May 15th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

To give credit where credit is due, someone has kept terrorist from striking the US homeland again. Whether thats to the credit of Bush or his administration. I sure wouldnt say he has created more terrorist as Biden has stated.

Mike from Westchester   May 15th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Go Senator Biden. Expose the stupidity. 1/20/09 can't come soon enough!

New President! New course!

Obama '08

ny girl   May 15th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I agree wholeheartedly with Joe Biden. It IS Bull***t, but then again look who's running the country….the truth is, Bush has no answers for ANY of the mess he's made….

Gary   May 15th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Thank You Mr. Biden!
It is about time someone called it like it really is.
Bush and his cronies have had free range for way to long.

KLM   May 15th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I"m with you on that Biden. However, you can't argue with a fool. We just have to wait until he is out of office and pray he can shut up until them

Think - FL   May 15th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Woohoo! Give it to em Biden. Finally… someone in Washington stands up to the podium and lets forth the truth.

Chris   May 15th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

PREACH IT BIDEN!!! Stand up for what is right!

Carol   May 15th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Go Biden!! Good for him - finally somebody speaks up and says something. Voters are so tired of the politically correct, skirting-the-issue, non-answer answer to everything.

Whether you agree with him or not,you have to give Biden credit for speaking up.

Real Change   May 15th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I'd love for Joe Biden to be the Secretary of State in the Obama Administration

judith   May 15th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

thank you, joe biden, for having the guts to say what needed to be said.
i love you!!!

in Philadelphia   May 15th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I think Biden would be a great VP Choice for Obama.

snow   May 15th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

biden is so sexy, he should be VP to Hillary. HILLARY 08

Anita from Arizona   May 15th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

WOW, that's some strong language Biden, but very appropriate for that kind of talk from Bush. I think Bush is "losing his bearrings".

Bob   May 15th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

biden who?

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   May 15th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

My hatt off to Joe Biden……..call it like you see it…….How in God's name this Bush ever get elected!!!!!!!!!!!!Doesn't say much for us as a American society.

Joe from Alaska   May 15th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Biden for secretary of state

proud army and navy mom   May 15th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

that's why i love this guy, Sen Biden, he tells it exactly like it is. He would make an excellent VP

Are You For Serious!!!!!!   May 15th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

All I have to say is way to call it Joe " No Bull" Biden. I mean why are we so scared to sit and talk to someone. I mean the number one rule of war is keep your friends close, but your enimies even closer. seems to me that atleast if you talk you may be able to better understand what they want and why they hate us so much.

Marge Hibbing Mn   May 15th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

That's all bush talk is…..bull….but coming from Biden another obama supporter who can't win a nomination, he has run many times before. So what does he do, support obama because he doesn't want people to think a woman could get the nod and he couldn"t.

Len   May 15th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Thank you senator Biden! My God he has a backbone!

Democrat   May 15th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

You Go Biden! Because his entire 2 terms is nothing but a big steaming pile of "marlarky"

Students for Obama, Univeristy of Nevada   May 15th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Leave it to Biden, ha-ha. Way to speak the truth, sir. You're a neat guy and it was a pleasure to meet you.

OBAMA

Bill   May 15th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Amen Joe. Why this guy isn't in Obama's or Hillary's position now, I do not know. I guess because it takes a smooth-talking, word-twisting, sugar-coating person to be a successful politician. Biden is a successful LEADER; I guess too many among us can't stomach plain truth and blunt words. At this point, I will settle for him as Sec'y of State. GO BIDEN

James Moore   May 15th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I love Joe BIDEN…He speaks his mind. I hope OBAMA nominates him Secretary of State!

JDL, Florida   May 15th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Finally, a politician that thinks and talks like a rational American and isn't afraid to tell it like it is.

We need more of you, Sen. Biden.

Thank you!

Jason   May 15th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I like Biden

Tinisha   May 15th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Thank you Sen. Biden for calling out Mr. Bush and his bull$h!T.

Leagued   May 15th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Bravo Joe Biden…Bravo!! Well said!!

Keith   May 15th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

My thoughts exactly. Biden is an honest guy

Students for Obama, University of Nevada   May 15th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Leave it to Biden, ha-ha. Way to speak the truth, sir. You're a neat guy and it was a pleasure to meet you.

OBAMA

Mark   May 15th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Man I love Biden.
Obama/Biden 08 would be unstoppable. Charisma with amazing experience and wisdom.

Surendra from Pelham manor, NY   May 15th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Senator Biden called it perfectly. This president has to go abroad to talk like this speaks mountain about his lack of foreign policy since he came to power.

Joy Munro   May 15th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Senator Biden and Senator Obama are so eager to talk to Iran with no substance behind it and then denie they ever said it. What a sham!

What makes them so sure they will do and undo as in Iraq and Afganastan what it has taken 4 presidents to do thus far and thousands of year of bitterness and hatred to overcome?

These Senators are all full of hot air, and there is always someone there to fluff their ball bags; i.e. the media.

It is a disgrace I can't stomack listening to these Democrats any more. I pray I am not alone…

ana   May 15th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

wow…i heart joe biden

John   May 15th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Yet another reason the Democrats would be better off with Biden at the top of the ticket!! Not Obama!!!

Farley   May 15th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

What more can I say? I agree 100% with Senator Joe Biden, who has made the case against the President,s reckless utterances very convincingly. The President should realise that he has a very serious responsibility, and should avoid reckless grandstanding for political purposes on a matter as serious as this.

mike   May 15th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Biden for the dem VP! I would have given him my vote for president! How bout the next secretary of state?

Ron J.   May 15th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Sen. Biden is 100% correct. It appears that Bush's lame-duck apathy has reached a new low: he no longer cares even when directly contradicting his inner circle. And, yes, I'm actually complimenting Bush's intelligence by attributing this latest gaffe to apathy rather than to pathological stupidity. Is it 2009 yet?

brian   May 15th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Don't worry Biden, the democrats and their hand picked wonder bot want to talk to terrorists, did you watch the debates?

Jenny   May 15th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Right on Biden! LOL

Walt   May 15th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Don't worry Sen Biden. Come January, Bush, Cheney, Rice, Rumsfield, Lieberman, and the rest of the GOP will be playing war back on the ranch. Without access to human lives.

DecemberFlames   May 15th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Awesome. Go Joe Biden. I love him.

JJ   May 15th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Republicans they say what they want, when they want too. No matter if it's right or wrong. President Bush, thank God his term is almost over. Really Thank God! Tell It Like It is Senator Biden, Don't take that from him. It's time for the Democrates to take a stand and stand up and (not behind) but along side Senator Obama. It's time for a CHANGE.
Dem's unite as one and get the job done. YES!!!!!!!!!

Billy Gibbons in Houston   May 15th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

"Joe Biden called President Bush’s comments.. "bulls–t”"

It's a joke, right? Promoting niceness with the Iranian president while profaning the president of the US? Just how is that supposed to make anyone feel comfortable with how a Democrat would treats this country?

Bob from Kentucky   May 15th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Obama/Biden '08

Realism front and center   May 15th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Say what you have to Biden! We hear ya! Only a few months left in the White house and Bush continues to hit new lows.

Jeff   May 15th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Thank you Joe Biden for giving a voice to what most Americans are thinking as well. It's refreshing to see an influential representative standing up to the outrageous lies and bullcrap that comes out of bush's mouth. Thank you for putting it all in perspective Joe. You have my vote of confidence.

Sheryl   May 15th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Now there is the man who should be President!! Thank you Joe Biden. You took the words right out of my mouth.

FRANCES   May 15th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Go Go Biden tell it like it is. W —has done us damage that even Obama nor McCain can repair. Clintons might be able to repair because it would be a seasoned approach.

Jeff G   May 15th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

YEAH BIDEN!!!!!! HOO-RAH!

Diane Dunn   May 15th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Joe Biden is absolutely correct, and I am happy to hear Democrats are standing up and calling Bush out for his lies, incompetence and hypocrisy.

Charlie   May 15th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Joe Biden needs to take a chill pill! When he rants, it would be nice to know where he gets his facts!

ENOUGH   May 15th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Jamil - Dearborn, MI   May 15th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Biden is da man!!! Who cares if it's not politically correct - Biden's point is absolutely right.

Randolph   May 15th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Biden finally grew a pair.

Or maybe he borrowed Hillary's

Rachel (Pittsburgher for Obama)   May 15th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Biden! It's about time the Dems grew a pair and told this man how looney he is!

Randy   May 15th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

I totally agree with senator Biden, honest experienced and strong

REFRESHING HONESTY   May 15th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

GIVE EM HELL BIDEN!!…WHAT ABOUT CLINTON AND BUSH APPEASING THE NORTH KOREANS AND GETTING "STUNG" BY THEM?

BARACK OBAMA WILL HAVE A MUCH BETTER DIALECT TO REACH ACROSS TO OTHER NATIONS WHO WE'LL NEED TO HAVE A MEETING OF MINDS.

JOE BIDEN HAS MY VOTE AFTER STANDING UP TO WHAT'S WRONG WITH WASHINGTON POLITICS.

Lee From Treasure Island Florida   May 15th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

GO GET 'EM BIDEN!

This year, This Time, we will not be fooled. We will not fall Fear Tactics. NOT THIS TIME.

WORDS ARE FREE. WAR COST LIVES & TRILLIONS

NOT THIS TIME

Chris from New Orleans   May 15th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

I'm glad Biden had the balls to say it.

junior   May 15th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

…I nominate Biden for Sec. of State!

brian, orlando florida   May 15th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

FINALLY!!!!! Someone has the intestinal fortitude to publicly state what 70% of this country believes. Kudos to you Senator Biden. I applaud you and thank you for your candor!

Paul D. Pietroski Richmond CA   May 15th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Thank you Sen. Biden

Scott C   May 15th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Well said Mr. Biden.

Well said.

Bill in CA   May 15th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Mr. Biden, you are the greatest American I know. Thank you!

Lisa   May 15th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

That's what I'm talking about, don't sugar-coat it! Say what you mean. Kudos Sen. Biden.

Jim C.   May 15th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

It's about time a leading Senator and member of the Foreign Policy Committee stood up and challenged the outrageous politics of fear the Bush has used over the past 8 years, especially in election periods. Biden would make a great V.P.

Gabi   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Yes, Biden for Secretary of State!!

Rebecca   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Wow, Joe Biden is the best! My thoughts exactly, Joe…. our thanks for being courageous enough to speak it aloud!!!

NewYorkJ   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Thank you, Senator Biden! It's disgraceful to see the president of our country make such idiotic comments. It's good to see Biden putting him in his place.

Todd C.   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

OBAMA / BIDEN 08!!!!!

Brian Stipes   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Real nice Senator Biden. I would expect the Chairman of a Senate Committee to be able to express themselves with a little more eloquence.

john cavanaugh   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

haha wait to call it like it is Biden

John Bondi   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Joe Biden is my new hero.

Bush is actually ridiculous for stating that repairing relations with Iran would be a mistake. I think we need global cooperation in order to effectively combat any miss-doings or injustices.

Please, for everyone's sake, Mr. Bush: RESIGN!

Bruce Koslow   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Senator Biden is exactly right. He is the only politician that
tells it the way it really is…

Whoever is elected President, would be very wise to have Biden
in their Cabinet.

Venus   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

YES!

This is getting good!

Ha,ah,ha,ha,ha,ha — what a nice way to slap Bush back to Texas!

Time to give up the "How the West was Won" ——-and Wanted Dead or Alive!

Go get em' Biden!

And to Mc Cain - we will not be in Iraq for another 5-years!

Is that the best our POW- Mc Cain can do? The USA can't afford 5-more years in Iraq!

Go Obama!

Mickey   May 15th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I think Mr. Biden needs to look at what's dropping from his behind.

Tom   May 15th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Good for Senator Biden. After 7+ years of this travesty of a government, someone finally had the courage to truthfully categorize everything this President has espoused.

frank O   May 15th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Amen Senator Biden!
All Americans MUST stand up and speak against this fear-mongering. I thought this guy (Bush) was done scaring gullible Americans. Obviously not. Wake-up America. Dont fall for this non-sense and give up another 4 years of our Children's future.

VOTE for CHANGE!
VOTE your MIND!

Matt   May 15th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Biden is a true American patriot. Why isn't this man the Democratic nominee? Because the media never gave him the time of day, and the public isn't knowledgeble enough to vote on actual issues. Pathetic. Hopefully Obama will pick him as his #2.

TC   May 15th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Thank you for posting Biden's comments uncensored.

darleneinTexas   May 15th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Right on Mr.Biden even my two year old knows George" Dumb"Bush should not be criticizing a cocker roach let alone Senator Obama.

Concerned Citizen   May 15th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Finally some real straight talk… Bush is full of Senator Biden's quote…

Marina   May 15th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Biden,

As Nancy Pelosi said today, "BENEATH THE DIGNITY OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT AND UNWORTHY OF OUR REPRESENTATION AT THAT OBSERVANCE IN ISRAEL."

It is beyond disgrace

tshanail   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

i always knew there was a reason i liked biden.

Sue,Texas   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

That's right Sen Biden, now go impeach the sob

J Buch   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

To use such words it sounds like Biden is on the defensive.
I believe if US spent all the money that was spent in the MIddle East we could defend our Country for 200 years - it's stupid.
We don't need any other Country for anything except to feed the belly of the Corporations.
Joane B
Midwest

Josh Maloney, Oakland, CA   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Way to go Joe Biden !! You are awesome.

Judy   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Biden is a strong leader to stand up to Prez Bush. At least someone loves this country enought to speak out and save us from more wars before Bush leaves office.

Fred   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Joe Biden is exactly right. Does Bush have no shame. What Bush said was yet amother pathetic example of the Republican party's attempts to stay in power forever through creating irrational fear in the minds of the voting public. However, nothing that comes out of the mouth of our idiot president surprises me anymore.

Ian   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Joe Biden is the man.

brian   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Absolutely! Joe Biden is the MAN!

Mark   May 15th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Good for Biden! Finally someone not afraid to tell Bush that he is full of it and a lying bastard on top of it!

Sean   May 15th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Joe Biden for Vice President.

dbacchus   May 15th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Viva Biden! Finally somebody said it.

Alonzo Demetrius - FL   May 15th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Here is a demonstration in his own words of why Joe Biden is so dis-trusted even by his own party. Is this his way of 'appeasing' who? The media? The democrats? The president? The Iranians?

Cyrus Martin, Euless Texas   May 15th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Sen Biden is (as always) awesome. Thank you Joe.

Patriot   May 15th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

BRAVO for SENATOR BIDEN! I have always appreciated your honesty. Now, I appreciate you more than ever. America needs more Patriots like you. BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!

Orville   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Finally! It's about time that someone of Biden's stature and position challenge Bush's rhetoric. Bush has done so much damage to this country… it is going to take years if not decades to undo, not to say anything about the financial debt we have incurred….Biden' words are true and refreshing!

Claudia Downey   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

You GO, Biden!!!!!

Robin Duggan   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Kudos to Senator Biden for calling President Bush's remarks exactly what they are!

sharon in NY   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

The last eight years have been BS….I appreciate Senator Biden's candor!

blevins   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

why couldn't this guy have been the Dems choice for Prez? Biden & Hagel would have been a great ticket.

Nikole   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Biden for VP! Lol
I appreciate your honesty and frankness, sir…

Kevin   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Way to go, Biden.

However, I'm sure Bush's remaining uninformed supporters will be quite pleased with his statement and find nothing disingenuous or contradicting about it.

Exbricklayer   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I knew I liked Joe Biden for a reason. Give 'em hell Joe.

Clay   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I'm glad to see Senator Biden call bush out on this one.

Dan   May 15th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Thank you Senator Biden!

I would hope someone could get to Mr. Bush and explain to him that he is an enormous liability to all Republicans up for election in November… Like Mr. Olbermann suggested last night, W it's time to shut the hell up.

geoff   May 15th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Bravo! At last someone tells it like it really is. Biden for Secretary of State!

kayg   May 15th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Biden is exactly right. Bush's policies and attitudes have made the US vulnerable and a target for the terrorists. Bush is everything that the terrorists hate. I'm so glad his term is about over!

Ex-Delawarean   May 15th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Joe Biden

You ROCK……….you should have been elected president years ago (the only reason you couldn't is because of that stupid plagarism scandal and the fact that you are from Delaware……..never see any Miss Delaware's become Miss America or President!!)

Your comments were right to the point……I love a man who knows how to effectively cuss!!

FedUpinJax   May 15th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

You go Sen. Biden! I sure wish you were our presidential nominee!

Laura   May 15th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Amen! It is just about time someone actually spoke out against the inane rhetoric of the Bush administration. I am sure Biden will catch some heat for his choice of words, but what is more vulgar - a naughty word or the unnecessary invasion and slaughter of innocent Iraqis? If you choose the word, you need to have a long, hard think about your moral code.

Will from Gaithersburg   May 15th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Senator Biden, I concur!

Michael Nordine   May 15th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

This is why I love Biden.

Lynda West Chester, PA   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I love Joe Biden! He is just the type of person Obama needs as a running mate. Obama would be hard pressed to find a running mate with as much foreign relations experience/knowledge/smarts.

Obama/Biden '08!

Moses, Ca.   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

" Ritgh on " Mr. Biden, you hit the nail on the head

John in WA   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Well…..Mr. Biden might think the comments are BS, but I happen to think that for ANY candidate making pronouncements of being willing to sit down after they get elected and talking with terrorists UNDERMINES any action or policies of the current situation in ANY place in the world where the interests of the US are at stake.
Please remember the old WWII saying…"Loose lips sink ships". Same thing applies to anyone with a soapbox to stand on. The US does not negotiate with terrorists, no matter WHO is in the White House.

Darrell - Wisconsin   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Joe Biden, you are my hero!

Jeremy, Las Vegas   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I don't care what anyone says; Joe Biden rocks.

Simone   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Go, Biden!

Tell it like it is!!

Now, THAT is STRAIGHTALK!

joeparadis   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Senator Biden is correct. What is going to happen to Mr. Bush after he leaves office? There should be an avalanche of civil lawsuits in this country and the international courts should indict him for war crimes.

92 year old Texan   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Joe Biden looks, acts and is the professor. Bush looks, acts,speaks and reasons like the special ed. kid.

Oh. My   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Go Biden!

sebert trail   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Once again vulgar Biden seem not to look at the facts. Obama said he would meet with terrorist leaders if elected. Biden is another example of why we need term limits.

The Big O.N.E   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I like it. Biden is the mannnn!

Dee   May 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

You tell him Biden!!!

JANUARY 20, 2009!!

We will be done with the worst president in our country's history!!!

Farren Ballanst   May 15th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I've always liked Joe Biden. He cares more about telling the truth than about how it might sound.

Bob Singer   May 15th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Agreed… 100%
Thank you Mr. Biden!

lori   May 15th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Thank you, Sen. Biden!!! Finally, someone speaking plainly and publicly - the truth.

Louise   May 15th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Senator Biden would be a wonderful choice for Vice Pres.

Donald, Buxton Maine   May 15th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

GOD BLESS JOE BIDEN~!…would have been the best president we could ever have hoped for. We'll settle for what we have coming up but Joe would have been the right one for the most important job in the world

Tim   May 15th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

OBAMA / BIDEN '08!!!!!!

mike   May 15th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Biden - what a putz

Maksym   May 15th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Respect for Joe Biden just went up by factor of "x 10″

He just spoke my mind.

Esther from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio   May 15th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Way to call it Biden! We are tired of living in the land of denial. Bush has sold us out and we paying for a war to Help who knows who but its not helping us any in this world. IMPEACH BUSH AND HIS CREW NOW. PUT THEM UP ON WAR CRIMES THEY HAVE COMMITTED IN OUR NAME.

scott   May 15th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

WOW!!!!!

WAY TO GO SENATOR BIDEN!!!!!!

Vicki   May 15th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

GO BIDEN!!!!

Ray Raymond   May 15th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Right on Mr. Biden11111111

Nick   May 15th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Ahmen Mr Biden

For Obama Not Because I'm Black   May 15th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Biden- Take the nail and the hammer and apply appropriate force. Great Job!

HomoSapien   May 15th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Good Job Senator Biden!

This guy - Bush - is an imbecile with amazingly little knowledge and shockingly little curiosity about anything. He has managed to do to this country in seven years what no external enemy could have. He has divided us, ruined us economically, made us less safe.

It's time we start taking our country back and it's time we started calling this moron a moron.

beevee   May 15th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I commned senator Biden for his comments on Mr. Bush's statement.

EDW   May 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

It doesn't get any more beautiful than that. Thank you Mr. Biden!!!

Cindy   May 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Joe Biden proves once again that is he is the strongest, most forthright leader in our country today. Thanks for calling it like it is, Joe.

Kwad   May 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I couldn't agree more strongly with Biden. I am glad he chose the words he did as it may actually get some coverage.

Matt from L.A.   May 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I love you Joe Biden! (way to tell 'em!)

Scubanut   May 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Finally, someone has the cohones to call it what it is! Way to go, Senator Biden! Thank you for pointing out the inconsistencies and ineptitude in this administration's foreign policy.

Duey   May 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

It's about time somebody of Senator Biden's stature says what is on everyone's mind. I'd love to see him or someone else say this straight to Bush's face.