Joseph Biden actually said...

"I think it's a big mistake for them to think they're going to occupy Gaza and maintain Gaza. I don't think that works."

"We're talking to our competitors and the key -- and just talking just bluntly with one another, so there's no misunderstanding is a key element to maintaining global stability."

"I still consider President Xi a dictator, given that this was a comment he had made earlier this year."

"We talked about the idea that I should be able to pick up the phone and call him, and he should be able to pick up the phone directly and call me. I will take the call."