George Bush actually said...

"There is no way to imagine America without New Orleans. And this great city will rise again."

"This senseless attack is an affront to people of faith throughout the world. The United States strongly condemns this cowardly act of terror and the subsequent attacks on other mosques and holy sites ..."

"We can expect that the coming days will be intense."

"If there was any question as to whether or not this country would be less safe as a result of the transaction, it wouldn't go forward."