Joseph Biden actually said...

"The United States is prepared no matter what happens. The Russian Defense Ministry reported today that some military units are leaving their positions near Ukraine. That would be good, but we have not..."

"As long as there is hope of a diplomatic resolution that prevents the use of force and avoids incredible human suffering that would follow, we will pursue it."

"If Russia invades Ukraine and the U.S. lobbies crippling sanctions, Russia could seek retaliation by disrupting electricity grids or gas systems in the U.S."

"We`re willing to make practical result-oriented steps that can advance our common security. We will not sacrifice basic principles though. Nations have a right to sovereignty and territorial integrity..."