Joseph Biden actually said...

"The United States and NATO are not a threat to Russia. Ukraine is not threatening Russia, neither the U.S. or NATO have missiles in Ukraine."

"The United States is prepared no matter what happens. The Russian Defense Ministry reported today that some military units are leaving their positions near Ukraine. That would be good, but we have not..."

"We`re willing to make practical result-oriented steps that can advance our common security. We will not sacrifice basic principles though. Nations have a right to sovereignty and territorial integrity..."

"the most consequential thing that has happened in the world in terms of war and peace since World War II"