Biden's Stay Aboard International Space Station Extended

President announces change of plans as shuttle leaves pad

VP to spend 18 months in earth orbit with Russian cosmonaut and capuchin monkey - "He tricked me. 'Just a two day photo op - 3 days, max', is what he said. Bullshit. It's not right. I don't want to be here. I want to go back. I have important work to do. I'll be quiet. I won't bother anyone, I promise." - Vice President Joe Biden