Political World Pays Tribute to Beau Biden

President Barack Obama, members of Congress and others across the political spectrum paid tribute to Beau Biden following his death from brain cancer.

Obama said that he and first lady Michelle “humbly pray for the good Lord to watch over Beau Biden, and to protect and comfort his family here on Earth.” 

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell said his “entire family is shattered” by Biden’s death, and called Vice President Joe Biden's son a friend and “outstanding Attorney General, lawyer, soldier, and father.”

U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said that Biden was above all “a good and decent man.”

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) said he first met Biden when he was 6 years old and he “represented all that is good about Delaware and our country." 

Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush also paid tribute. 

Rep. John Carney (D-Del.) said the death felt like “one of those times when you imagine if you try hard enough, the news somehow won't be true.” He called Biden “one of the best of the good guys."

Here's what other political leaders and media personalities said in remembering Biden: 

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