I did not say that, In fact, the sanctions would deter him. Sanctions never deter. You keep talking about that. Sanctions never deter. The maintenance of sanctions, the maintenance of sanctions, the increasing the pain. That`s what will stop him.
Joe Biden: “I did not say that, In fact, the sanctions would deter him. Sanctions never deter. You keep talking about that.…”
On the recordMarch 24, 2022
Editor's note · Context
Biden clarifies that sanctions alone will not deter Putin and emphasizes the need for ongoing pressure.
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