Reaction to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's selection of Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his running mate.
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"In naming my colleague and friend Sen. Joe Biden to be the vice presidential nominee, Sen. Obama has continued in the best traditions for the vice presidency by selecting an exceptionally strong, experienced leader and devoted public servant. Sen. Biden will be a purposeful and dynamic vice president who will help Sen. Obama both win the presidency and govern this great country." - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York.
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"There has been no harsher critic of Barack Obama's lack of experience than Joe Biden. Biden has denounced Barack Obama's poor foreign policy judgment and has strongly argued in his own words what Americans are quickly realizing - that Barack Obama is not ready to be president." - Ben Porritt, spokesman for the John McCain campaign.
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"Today is a great day for Democrats. We now have the ticket that's going to bring the change we've all been hoping for. I join all of the members of the Senate Democratic caucus in congratulating Joe Biden - a great friend, a great Democrat, and now our party's nominee for vice president. This campaign is going to make history." - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.
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"I congratulate Sen. Barack Obama on his selection of my friend, Sen. Joe Biden, to be his vice-presidential running mate. I have enjoyed for many years the opportunity to work with Joe Biden to bring strong bipartisan support to United States foreign policy." - Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind.
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"Joe Biden is the right partner for Barack Obama. His many years of distinguished service to America, his seasoned judgment and his vast experience in foreign policy and national security will match up well with the unique challenges of the 21st Century. An Obama-Biden ticket is a very impressive and strong team. Biden's selection is good news for Obama and America." - Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb.
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"I believe that Joe Biden is an excellent choice. He is a man of experience and high integrity. He will be a valuable running mate to Sen. Obama." - former Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga.
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"Obama has spent millions on his change message in Indiana. Biden has held onto a seat in the Senate since 1972. How does that represent change?" - Indiana GOP Chairman Murray Clark.
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"This is a terrific choice. Joe Biden understands the challenges facing our country at home and abroad, and his long history of bipartisanship in the Senate will be a welcome asset. He will be a tireless and enthusiastic partner for Sen. Obama in the campaign and in the White House." - Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich.
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"Sen. Biden will be a tremendous partner for Sen. Obama and for Michigan. Our state has been battered by the policies of the Bush administration, so it matters to us that Sen. Biden has a long-standing reputation of bringing real results that matter to Americans. It also matters that his track record on foreign policy will be invaluable to the new administration in helping to secure our nation's place in the world." - Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Lt. Gov. John Cherry of Michigan.
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"In choosing Joe Biden to join him on the ticket, Barack has struck Olympic gold. I competed against Biden in the '88 campaign. He is a bona fide expert on the judiciary and foreign policy. He is always extremely well prepared, is very smart, a top level debater, gutsy, strong and has great personal integrity." - the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
By The Associated Press
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