ADVERTISEMENTWASHINGTON ― President Barack Obama on Thursday awarded Vice President Joe Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, during a surprise event at the White House paying tribute to him. "I am proud to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to my brother, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr." —@POTUS surprises @VP pic.twitter.com/Y8uB1W0fkG — The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 12, 2017Biden, already teary during the tribute, began crying when the award was announced. “I had no inkling,” Biden said, taking the podium after Obama awarded him the medal. “Behind the scenes, Joe’s candid, honest counsel has made me a better president and a better commander in chief,” Obama said. Mr. President, you have creeped into our heart, you and your whole family, including Mom, and you occupy it.”

Source: Huffington Post January 12, 2017 21:25 UTC