Former US Vice President Joe Biden, in a two-minute video, has defended past behaviour of close contact with women that has come under recent scrutiny, but also said he's able to change. READ MORE:* Trump mocks Joe Biden over inappropriate touching allegations* Nancy Pelosi says Joe Biden should stop being touchy-feely with women* Second woman says Biden touched her inappropriately* Former US Vice President Joe Biden defends his behaviour with women* Biden accused of an unwanted kiss by US politician, leaving her 'mortified'But despite that, Biden said, he is going to be "mindful" of people's boundaries going forward. Biden stopped short of apologising for his past behaviour, instead circling back to his previous defence that politics is about human connection. Biden's propensity for being affectionate, once brushed off as "Biden being Biden" is now being viewed through a #MeToo lens. In the video, Biden also defends his record.

Source: Stuff April 03, 2019 19:41 UTC