George Bush actually said...

"We're going to put a hell of a lot more effort into it."

"My plea would be for prompt fulfillment of the responsibilities of the Senate committee, prompt action by the United States Senate."

"I do not want to be out there as less than fully supportive of my nominee."

"I have seen nothing, not one substantive fact, that makes me change my mind about John Tower's ability to be Secretary of Defense."