Biden Spokesperson Backtracks on His Statement Regarding China‘s ’One-Child Policy’
- Posted on August 23, 2011 at 7:45pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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Vice President Joe Biden is perhaps as well known for making repeated gaffes as he is for being vice president. Biden’s latest cringe-worthy statement came during a recent visit to China, where he stated he “fully understands” and is “not second-guessing” the forced abortion practices associated with the country’s “one-child” policy. In fact, at no time during Biden’s speech did he condemn the mass sterilizations or other human rights abuses women in China allegedly endure for violating the one-child policy.
The Blaze reported that, during prepared remarks regarding China’s controversial policy, Biden had this to say:
“But as I was talking to some of your leaders, you share a similar concern here in China. You have no safety net. Your policy has been one which I fully understand — I’m not second-guessing — of one child per family. The result being that you’re in a position where one wage earner will be taking care of four retired people. Not sustainable. So hopefully we can act in a way on a problem that’s much less severe than yours, and maybe we can learn together from how we can do that.”
Now, however, Biden’s spokeswoman Kendra Barkoff told The Daily Caller in an email that Biden and the Obama administration condemn China’s one-child policy, stating:
“The Obama Administration strongly opposes all aspects of China’s coercive birth limitation policies, including forced abortion and sterilization,” Barkoff told the conservative news outlet. “The Vice President believes such practices are repugnant.”
Barkoff maintained that Biden was attempting to critique China’s policy during his speech.
“He also pointed out, in China, that the policy is, as a practical matter, unsustainable,” Barkoff added. “He was arguing against the One Child Policy to a Chinese audience. ”
Meanwhile, Lifenews reports that many in the pro-life community, including presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Perry were quick to condemn Biden’s seemingly callous statement:
Mitt Romney, the first Republican to have addressed the statement, said: “China’s one-child policy is gruesome and barbaric. Vice President Biden’s acquiescence to such a policy should shock the conscience of every American. Instead of condoning the policy, Vice President Biden should have condemned it in the strongest possible terms. There can be no defense of a government that engages in compulsory sterilization and forced abortions in the name of population control.”
Later Tuesday, GOP candidate Rick Perry released a statement condemning Biden’s comments, and the forced abortion policy.
“China’s one child policy has led to the great human tragedy of forced abortions throughout China, and Vice President Biden’s refusal to ‘second-guess’ this horrendous policy demonstrates great moral indifference on the part of the Obama Administration. Americans value life, and we deserve leaders who will stand up against such inhumanity, not cast a blind eye,” he said.
Lifenews adds that the one-child policy, instituted by China’s Communist government in the late 1970s to curb rising population, limits couples in urban areas to having just one child and couples in rural areas to two children. If the first child is a girl, however, it was not unusual for parents to practice sex-selective infanticide to ensure their one child would be a “preferable” male.
Did Biden‘s spokeswoman convince you that the vice president sought to condemn China’s one-child policy? Weigh in with your thoughts.
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Comments (154)
barber2
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:48pmHe is telling the Chinese what they want to hear! Typical Democrat strategy. Well, that and the fact that Mr. Biden is a few cards short in his intellectual deck. Part of the reason he was “chosen” to be the Democrats VP candidate ! He was the experienced nice, “Uncle Joe” white guy to balance the African-American Presidential candidate with no experience, who could give nice teleprompter speeches, would be idolized by Black Americans and would allow the Democrats to play the Race Card whenever anyone criticized their Far Left ( hidden) agenda! Perfect Plan! How sad that the media was so Far Left and so “unbalanced” to support all of this without investigating all of this.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 9:47pmhe is the first of four siblings. this is probably why he likes that policy.
Report Post »also, he was raised catholic and probably should go confess right now if he knows what’s good for him.
the hawk
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 9:49pmMr. Biden has poop on his nose ! !
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 9:53pmStrange how the Earthquake hits Washington after BIDEN’S REMARKS? Sign ?
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 10:45pmBarkoff “The Vice President believes the practices are repugnant”
Joe Bite Me just couldn’t get that simple statement out.
Report Post »TyrannyNoMore
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 10:50pm@The Hawk I agree with you. Have you noticed lately, how there seems to be more of these signs in the news everyday?? They are starting to come in waves now, just like birth pains. I am also surprised at how many people who seem to be in denial. The hand writing is starting to appear on the wall. I am not a prophet like Daniel, but I can still read.
Report Post »Ronko
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 11:00pmAnother gaffe by Joe, typical.
Report Post »Tall Tal
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 11:10pmWhat a dumb ass for a vp. How many times has this guy stuck his foot in his mouth? He is a refection of all left wing socialist . Maxine Waters and the other Racist congresswoman from Flordia has the same problem. They need to look in the mirror and see what their problem is. No they better not . The mirror will break.
Report Post »buckster6.0
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 11:46pmass clown.
Report Post »DesertDave54
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:02amWow! Couldn’t have said it better. But let’s be honest here: Biden was being forthright and honest. Most Democrats, I am relatively certain, would love to have China’s policy. Planned Abortionhood practices it every day! But from most reports, they’re not biased. Nosiree! They’ll inject those little, unborn American citizens with that Sodium-laced killer syrup, regardless of race, religion, sex. C’mon, man! You can’t blame them for being what they are?
Report Post »chazman
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 5:08amIs BiteMe the biggest jackazz politician America has ever seen or what? Just askin’ …
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 7:19amHe should suggest to the Chinese what he did to America to solve the problem of one person taking care of 4 aging parents….one income. He instituted the Obamacare so that they can ration care to the elderly and the one paycheck won‘t have to worry about it because they won’t last long anyway.
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 8:26amBiden is a few bricks short of an outhouse. Which is exactly why he got the VP job, to make the Big O look smart by comparison.
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 10:38amLet’s take a vote. Who is the real Howdy Doody: Dean or Biden?
Report Post »fcbs46
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 7:00pmright on right on right on
Report Post »Micmac
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:48pmSloe Joe does it again…. and NoBama’s spinners are put to work with their lies.
NoBama 2012
Report Post »Rob2279
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 9:15pmWhat a Jackass?
How can anyone with an ounce of brains vote for the goons we have in this administration.
Report Post »silentwatcher
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 9:35pmVote for Biden……to be the new ‘prophylactic poster boy’
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 8:31amRe ROB2279: The sad part is there are still a plethora of people that refuse to see what is happening in this country, and particularly in Washington. They watch MSLSD and suck up every biased word coming out of their mouths. They are akin to mindless drones that believe that Obama is their “savior” because it has been pounded into them over and over again. There is no “fair and balanced” over there, there is one viewpoint and if you don’t agree, you are castigated for it. The GOP needs to have a strong candidate emerge that they can unite behind to defeat these liberal loons in power now. We desperately need a “change the whole country can believe in”!!!
Report Post »PaBowHunter
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:47pmThis guy truly is a moron.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 10:54pmNot really…….eugenics is part of the progressives dream. He just wasn’t suppose to blurt it out.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 9:57amI agree. Biden believes in the progressive stance on eugenics. He is a failed Catholic who has departed from the doctrine of his church to embrace planned killing of fetus.
Report Post »notforreal
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:40pmThey twist words and reality every which way, continuously, until people lose track of what they say. Truth and reality mean nothing to this bunch..
Report Post »conservativemom99
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:38pmwow. How does one mistakenly condone a 1-child policy and all that it implies? How does one not make clear how inhumane that is? He probably isn’t as gaff-prone as we think…he’s the only one telling the truth!
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:37pmTobywil2 – absolutly correct.
Report Post »Joe wouldn’t be recognizable without his feet in his mouth.
junior1971
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:34pmCan you say opportunist?
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:27pmJoe Biden is WHY China has a one-child rule.
Can the world truly risk having another Joe exist?
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:26pmDumb Joe.
Report Post »jigawatt
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:24pmGetting Biden as a VP was the only smart move B.aH.O. made. It provides comic relief while he’s on vacation (again)!!
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:35pmSadly, people are laughing AT Joe and not with him.
The guy is a drunk MORON.
Report Post »An AmericanMom
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:19pmEverytime I hear this man speak….I think of the old drunk at the end of the local bar….who thinks he is a stand up comic….this loser if the biggest horse’s a$$…..ever….
Report Post »bwc2221
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:46pm“I think of the old drunk at the end of the local bar”
You mean Jack Cafferty?
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:17pmObama and Biden`s children have got to proud. This man has done nothing since elected Vice President exept continue to prove to the public that is is a true idiot. He`s has got to be one of the stupidest people in politics today.
Report Post »Steel Awesome
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:23pmHey, let’s not forget about Algore. Al would definitely give “Gaffin’ Joe” a run for his (or your) money.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:17pmBiden was selected for Obama’s running mate because having Biden V.P. would insure that Obama would not be assassinated!!! http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »garbagecanlogic
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:17pmNickname: Joe “Backtrack – Retract” Biden.
Report Post »frankee47
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:16pmwhen joe speaks, ice melts
Report Post »RebeccaG
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:40pmDoes that mean he is responsible for ‘global-warming?’
Report Post »Glenn in Virginia
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:16pmJust when you think Joe Biden couldn‘t possibly be a bigger idiot than he’s already been…
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 9:07pmGlen?
Report Post »I think of Biden saying…..“ this is a BFD”
Then I mentally dissolve him…….
shirelover
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:05pmWhat no one else commented on – in how many yrars will china be looking for women for all those sons?
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 10:18pmNo need. They will just legalize same sex marriage. That will take care of the problem.
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:04pm“You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent…. I’m not joking.”
“A man I’m proud to call my friend. A man who will be the next President of the United States — Barack America!”
“I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”
“Stand up, Chuck, let ‘em see ya.”
Report Post »Steel Awesome
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:19pmFrom the “Most Memorable Gaffes of Joe, Volume 1″ CD – soon to be made available worldwide.
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:24pmLol…
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:03pmBiden is on board with them on the one child- he is evil and know what he is doing. These two are always up to no good
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:00pm40-50 million abortions in the United States has crippled Social Security. Another example the government does not create wealth.
Labor produces wealth. When labor is reduced, wealth is restricted.
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 7:59pmLike most wacko liberals, Idiot-Joe is a super huge fan of abortion – the bloodier the better! There are an estimated 13 million abortions in China every year, most of which are “forced” abortions thanks to China’s “One Child” policy; I am so glad that Joe is so understanding.
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 7:58pm30,000 children starve to death everyday. Probably some of them never had one moment of joy during their short lifetime. They were born in pain, experienced every breath of life as pain, and then died in pain. By all means lets breed like there is no tomorrow. The more the merrier.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:31pmDo mankind a favor and please do not breed yourself.
Report Post »JimmyP
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 9:22pmReally, Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms MossBrain?
So UR idea is to do what? Profile all women with child to see if there is ANY (5%, 10%, 15%???) chance of the unborn child having to experience pain then force an abort that child? I can’t imagine the sheer stupidity of the consequences in the logical development of UR line of so-called “reason”.
The only good news in the eazy access to abortion-as-contraception plan you and your ilk advocate is that you are not replacing yourselves. Again thankfully, another example of the sheer stupidity of the consequences in the logical development of UR line of so-called “reason”.
Yes, death by starvation is horrific. But to rationalize the brutal violence of abortion with this stark reality is like saying a woman should be required to abort because of the pollution emitted by the vehicle taking her to pre-natal appointments and to the hospital for a safe delivery.
LIFE IS SACRED! Jesus COMMANDED us to feed the hungry; it was not a suggestion…Mohammed lived a life of EXPLAMPARY generosity to the poor. The Torah is FILLED with exhortations to care for the poor.
Nuff said. Can I get an AMEN?
Report Post »mycomet123
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:26amMOSSBRAIN, Yeah you right–it would be more merciful to have the CHILD in utero to be suctioned out limb for limb, or they could go for the partial birth abortion method where they deliver the body of the CHILD first than jam a scapel into the back of the CHILD’S head & suck the brains out (all the while the child is kicking out of PAIN). Move over Obama, I think we’ve found the next nobel peace prize winner!!
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 7:25amThe problem with the policy of the Chinese is they place a high value on male children. They want their one child to be a boy. Think about that for a minute, if all the Chinese kill off the first child because it’s a girl and they want a boy, who will the boys marry when they grow up? They’ll either have to marry a non-chinese, or not marry. Maybe they’ll allow women to have more than one husband? Or like the previous post, they’ll legalize same sex marriage. There is already a shortage of women because this policy has been in place for a while. They just recently admitted to it.
Report Post »grannyjojo
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 7:55pmNo, it didn’t. He should have CONDEMNED China’s “policy”, which is so bad there truly are no adjectives equal to my horror. And the fact that the Chinese use “sex selective infanticide” in order to have male children chills me to my soul. May God have mercy on their souls. And Biden just doesn’t give a rats rear end, thats what I believe. “Every knee will bow and every tongue confess”
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 7:52pmYou want to know how Joe and his NWO buddies really feel Google the Georgia Guidestones. This man is evil and knows exactly what he’s saying and doing.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:03pmSeen those stones.They want to greatly reduce world population.
Report Post »Steel Awesome
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 7:51pmJoe, Joe, Joe. I hope you’ve been washing your feet several times a day. You just can’t help yourself, can you, Gaffmeister.
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