Biden on Accusations: I Have Never Acted \'Inappropriately\,\' While Organizer Says Accuser Was Never Alone with Him

((VO))??Addressing accusations of inappropriate touching, former Vice President Joe Biden releasing a new statement saying he doesn’t believe he “acted inappropriately” while vowing to “listen respectfully.”????((VO))??That’s in response to an op-ed published days earlier by former Nevada state assemblywoman Lucy Flores who claimed in 2014 while campaigning for her Biden came up from behind, but his hands on her shoulders, smelled her hair, and kissed her head.

Flores saying she felt “powerless.”????((VO))??In this new statement released by his spokesman Biden saying in part, "...I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort.

And not once - never - did I believe I acted inappropriately.

If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully.

But it was never my intention." Then stressing the importance of women coming forward.

????((VO))??But rally organizer Henry Muñoz claims Flores and Biden were never alone together.

Saying in a statement "I have thoroughly reviewed photographic documentation from the event, and spoken to nearly every principle in attendance, as well as staff associated with the event.

I, and the organization I cofounded and those in attendance, do not believe that circumstances support allegations that such an event took place.”????((VO))??Meanwhile 2020 democratic contenders weighing in, like Senator Amy Klobuchar.????((SOT - Klobuchar this week))??“I have no reason not to believe her.” // “I have not read her interview, but I know the vice president addressed it.”????((VO))??Senator Elizabeth Warren and HUD Secretary Julian Castro saying they believes Flores.????((VO))??The allegation comes as Biden continues to weigh his options as to whether he’s willing to throw his hat into the ring as a 2020 contender.??