“Joe Biden’s response to Lucy Flores falls far short of what we expect from our leaders. Joe Biden cannot paint himself as a champion for women and then refuse to listen and learn from a woman who says that his actions demeaned her. It is important that Joe Biden recognize that he was in a position of power over Flores and that his actions, regardless of his intentions, made her feel uncomfortable and degraded.

“Our message to Joe Biden is simple: do better. Own and learn from your mistakes – and listen to the people who say that you harmed them if you want to do better for women and do better for survivors of sexual harassment and assault.”