Joe Biden 2006, "I do not view abortion as a choice and a right, I think it's always a tragedy."

The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate said in a videotaped interview with Texas Monthly. “I think it’s always a tragedy. I think it should be rare and safe,” he added. “I think we should be focusing on how to limit the number of abortions.”

(CNN)Former Vice President Joe Biden described himself in 2006 as an "odd man out" within his own party on the issue of abortion, saying he made all sides angry with his approach.

Biden made the comments ahead of his 2008 presidential bid in a March 2006 interview with Texas Monthly. Video was later posted on YouTube in 2008.