INSTANT VIEW: Obama picks Biden as running mate

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Saturday chose veteran Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden, known for his strong foreign policy credentials, as his vice presidential running mate.

Following are comments on Obama's choice:

STATEMENT FROM CAMPAIGN OF REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL

CANDIDATE JOHN MCCAIN

"There has been no harsher critic of Barack Obama's lack of experience than Joe Biden. Biden has denounced Barack Obama's poor foreign policy judgment and has strongly argued in his own words what Americans are quickly realizing -- that Barack Obama is not ready to be president."

SEN. HILLARY CLINTON, WHO LOST TO OBAMA IN THE DEMOCRATIC

PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION CONTEST

"In naming my colleague and friend Senator Joe Biden to be the vice presidential nominee, Senator Obama has continued in the best traditions for the vice presidency by selecting an exceptionally strong, experienced leader and devoted public servant. Senator Biden will be a purposeful and dynamic vice president who will help Senator Obama both win the presidency and govern this great country."

SEN. EDWARD KENNEDY, DEMOCRATIC SENATOR FOR MASSACHUSETTS