Joseph Biden actually said...
It is not too late to de-escalate and return to the negotiating table. Last night, Russia agreed that Secretary of State Blinken and Foreign Minister Lavrov should meet on February 24th, February 24th in Europe. But if Russia takes military action before that day, we'll be clear that they have slammed the door shut on diplomacy.
Context
President Biden urges for a diplomatic solution and warns of the consequences if Russia acts militarily before diplomatic talks.
02/18/2022