George Bush actually said...

"I would also like to express my special concern about the level of compensation for members of our Federal Judiciary."

"I believe that some level of pay increase is in order, and I will be working with the House and Senate leadership to develop proposals to achieve that end."

"The American people deserve to have had this issue openly discussed, debated, and voted upon."

"I can think of no one better suited to be America's trade minister at home and abroad."