Biden Reminisces On Past Health Scares, With Some Embellishments
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Biden told a crowd that Reagan offered him use of Air Force One helicopter to get medical care for 1988 brain aneurysm, but story is not supported by Biden's autobiography or Reagan's records.
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Biden had two lifesaving brain aneurysm surgeries, but details of his transport to the hospital differ from his recent remarks.
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Neither Biden's autobiography nor Reagan's diary mention any Air Force One helicopter offer. Reagan couldn't use Marine One that day due to weather.
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Biden's autobiography details ambulance transport from Delaware hospital to Walter Reed during snowstorm.
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Biden repeated exaggerated story about minor kitchen fire that firefighters quickly contained, claiming they "saved" his wife, home and Corvette.