Joseph Biden actually said...

"My fellow Americans, on Saturday, at my direction, the United States successfully concluded an airstrike in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed the emir of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri."

"This operation is a clear demonstration that we will, we can, and we`ll always make good on the solemn pledge."

"the United States was capable of continuing to pursue those who were behind 9/11 without having to have masses of troops on the ground."

"This is a key part of his policy that is now playing out, and that he will, I would anticipate, make the case that this is an indication that the policy is working, at least in this instance, that the..."