Joe Biden Tells A Moving But False War Story

(The Washington Post) Joe Biden painted a vivid scene for the 400 people packed into a college meeting hall. A four-star general had asked the then-vice president to travel to Konar province in Afghanistan a dangerous foray into godforsaken country" to recognize the remarkable heroism of a Navy captain. Some told him it was too risky but Biden said he brushed off their concerns. We can lose a vice president" he said. We cant lose many more of these kids. Not a joke." The Navy captain Biden recalled Friday night had rappelled down a 60-foot ravine under fire and retrieved the body of an American comrade carrying him on his back. Now the general wanted Biden to pin a Silver Star on the American hero who despite his bravery felt like a failure. He said Sir I dont want the damn thing! " Biden said his jaw clenched and his voice rising to a shout.  Do not pin it on me Sir! Please Sir. Do not do that! He died. He died