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Entity shares the many reasons America will miss Vice President Joe Biden.

Let’s take it to Barack Obama’s right-hand man, Joe Biden. More than the Vice President of the United States, Biden has overcome personal adversity and inspired thousands by his relationship with the President. They are obviously #bestfriendgoals.

Take a look at five times Vice President Biden was an inspirational role model for the past eight years.

1 He openly defended the Stanford rape victim.

In the wake of the Stanford case that made headlines when rapist Brock Turner was sentenced to only six months, Biden penned an open letter to the victim addressing the tragedy and the wrongdoings of the justice system.

“I join your global chorus of supporters, because we can never say enough to survivors: I believe you. It is not your fault.

What you endured is never, never, never, NEVER a woman’s fault.

And while the justice system has spoken in your particular case, the nation is not satisfied.

And that is why we will continue to speak out.”

READ MORE: Protesters Ask, ‘If I Rape Turner, Will I Get 3 Months?’

2 He Reminds Us He’s A Normal Human Being.

Appearing on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Biden assures his host that he is most comfortable when addressed simply as ‘Joe.’ Leave it to Joe to keep his ego from inflating, despite his position of power as Vice President.

3 He empathizes with minorities.

After news emerged of the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Biden responded by releasing a statement to the public. While offering both prayers and condolences, Joe makes it clear that allies must act to prevent discrimination and evil.

“Jill and I offer our prayers and deepest condolences for all those affected by today’s horrific events, but our prayers are not enough to end these kinds of senseless mass shootings. The violence is not normal, and the targeting of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans is evil and abhorrent.”

READ MORE: Inspirational Stories After the Orlando Shooting

4 He faces adversity head-on.

Elite Daily published an article describing the adversities faced by Biden over the years. He was the youngest person to be elected into the Senate and 47th Vice President, but in his personal life, he has faced much hardship. Shortly after being elected into the Senate, Biden’s one-year-old daughter and first wife were killed in a car accident that also left his two sons injured. While Vice President, his son Beau passed away from brain cancer.

Penning an open letter to his 12-year-old self, Biden encourages his younger self to be brave and remember the lessons he learned as a child.

“One day you’ll be on top of the world, only to be brought down in a flash with a profound loss and a grief that leaves a black hole in your heart, questions of faith in your soul and an anger, anger beyond rage.

That’s when you’ll have to dig deep and live what mom taught you – that out of everything terrible that happens, something good will come if you look hard enough. You’ll hold on with faith and pure grit.”

READ MORE: President Barack Obama’s Response to 6-Year-Old Alex’s Touching Letter

5 He Embraces His Speech Impediment But Doesn’t Let It Define Him

Growing up, the Vice President had a speech impediment that mortified him as a young man. Learning to live with his stutter, he practiced to get better. On The View he states, “You can never say something about anybody that’s true. Everybody has something wrong with them.”

While his speech impediment has improved, Biden catches himself stuttering but refuses to let it define him. Understanding the impact of a stutter on a person’s life, Biden is involved in The Stuttering Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping those struggling to speak.

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