Joe Biden defends his civil rights record after debate confrontation with Sen. Harris
through busing a day after he was criticized for his response to Sen. Kamala Harris, who confronted him over the issue at the first Democratic presidential debate.
"I want to be absolutely clear about my record and position on racial justice, including busing," Biden said."I never, never, never, ever opposed voluntary busing, as a program that Senator Harris participated in and that made a difference in her life."Biden has faced mounting criticism in recent weeks for his comments about working with lawmakers who supported segregation and opposed civil rights during his early years as a senator.
“I do not believe you are a racist,” Harris told Biden before criticizing the former Delaware senator for his reminiscence about working with senators who she said"built their reputations and career on the segregation of race in this country.”On Friday, Biden continued to try to defend his record on civil rights and race.
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