George Bush actually said...

"I congratulate our honorees, because in your work, we see the creativity of the American spirit and the values that have made our Nation great."

"Ana M. Guevara, of Florida, to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of two years, vice Jennifer L. Dorn, term expired."

"Your accomplishments will remind us that freedom of thought and freedom of expression are two pillars of our democracy."

"Nathan J. Hochman, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Eileen J. O'Connor."