My buddy was at the United Center last night, and he said that the tears and outpouring of affection for Joe Biden was exactly what it was like in the room. I'm glad that Joe Biden was given that gift last night; you could see his appreciation for it on his face.

Still, what left the deepest impression on me was seeing the Biden family join Joe on stage. The moment when Beau, his grandson, held Grandpa's hand as he walked off that stage? Good God, may we all be so blessed. Joe can walk away from this job because he has something more at home. He might have been the least wealthy Senator, but he could be the President with the greatest gifts.

I'll never stop being grateful that he was our 46th President of these United States.