During an ABC Democratic presidential debate, Biden was asked about the statement he made regarding [[Barack Obama]]. Biden said: {{Cquote|''I think he can be ready but right now, I don’t believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training. I think that I stand by the statement.''<ref>[http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/23/mccain-launches-tv-ad-using-bidens-words-against-obama/ McCain Launches TV Ad Using Biden’s Words Against Obama], [[Fox News]], August 23, 2008</ref>}} | During an ABC Democratic presidential debate, Biden was asked about the statement he made regarding [[Barack Obama]]. Biden said: {{Cquote|''I think he can be ready but right now, I don’t believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training. I think that I stand by the statement.''<ref>[http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/23/mccain-launches-tv-ad-using-bidens-words-against-obama/ McCain Launches TV Ad Using Biden’s Words Against Obama], [[Fox News]], August 23, 2008</ref>}} |