Joseph Biden actually said...

"But let there be no doubt that if Russia commits this breach by invading Ukraine, responsible nations around the world will not hesitate to respond. If we do not stand for freedom where it is at risk ..."

"To the citizens of Russia, you are not our enemy, and I do not believe you want a bloody destructive war against Ukraine, a country and a people with whom you share such deep ties of family, history, ..."

"If you want to negotiate about European security we are ready."

"It would not be a painless invasion, just somewhere far away in Eastern Europe, that wouldn't affect them."