Joseph Biden actually said...

"[t]he imprisonment and legal proceedings against Khodorkovsky have violated virtually every canon of fairness and legality."

"The complex issue of Eurasian energy requires high-level U.S. attention and engagement."

"The United States today should be heavily engaged in helping to promote stable and transparent energy trade in Europe."

"Vigorous U.S. engagement to promote opening of trans-Caspian energy trade and investment is an important priority for U.S. interests."