Joseph Biden actually said...

"As President Biden said, we are now in a battle between democracy and autocracy, and free people, free nations, and a free Ukraine must prevail."

"defending democracy comes at a cost."

"President Biden had been speaking directly with President Zelenskyy about the unfolding situation."

"President Biden joined President Zelenskyy in urging Russia to cease its military activities in the area, and allow firefighters and emergency responders to access the site."