Joseph Biden actually said...

"So, today, I`m announcing the first tranche of sanctions to impose costs on Russia in response to their actions yesterday. These have been closely coordinated with our allies and partners, and we`ll c..."

"There is still time to avert the worst-case scenario, that would bring on total suffering of millions of people if they move as suggested."

"We`re implementing full blocking sanctions on two large Russian financial institutions, VEB and their military bank. We are implementing comprehensive sanctions on Russians sovereign debt."

"If Russia invades, that means tanks of troops crossing the border of Ukraine again. Then -- there will be -- there will be no longer a Nord Stream 2. We will bring an end to it."