Joe and Jill Biden respond to women who say he made them uncomfortable

In their first interview since announcing his candidacy, former Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden sat down with ABC's "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts and addressed issues from Biden's past that have drawn criticism.

"I've always thought that part of leadership, part of politics was listening to people, hearing them, making them feel comfortable," Biden told Roberts Monday. "It's my responsibility to be more sensitive to whether or not someone wants me to reassure them or wants to say hello or wants to show affection and support. And that's my responsibility."

In the lead up to his formal entry, Biden faced controversy after several women accused him of making them uncomfortable with what they considered inappropriate touching. He posted a video acknowledging that "social norms are changing" and promising he would be "much more mindful," calling it his "responsibility."

But days later, Biden seemed to joke about having "permission" to give hugs at a speech -- which caused some to question Biden's previous message.

Dr. Biden defended her husband, saying that in the 44 years she's known him, she's never heard negative stories.
"I think what you don't realize is how many people approach Joe. Men and women, looking for comfort or empathy," she said. "But going forward, I think he's gonna have to judge -- be a better judge -- of when people approach him, how he's going to react. That he maybe shouldn't approach them."

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