Joseph Biden actually said...

"It was a really difficult decision here when it came to this release."

"This is something he raised with Russians three months ago, and that they have been working on this ever since then trying to secure this release."

"I traveled to Poland and spoke about all that was at stake in our world and for democracy and freedom. Well, when I mentioned the name of Madeleine Albright, there was a deafening cheer. It was sponta..."

"Reed's safe return is a testament to the priority my administration places on bringing home Americans held hostage and wrongfully detained abroad."