George Bush actually said...

"This would unduly burden the smaller jurisdictions."

"This provision represents an unwarranted intrusion on the President's ability to protect national security and administer U.S. foreign policy."

"Passage of H.R. 5750 would serve important United States interests by enhancing U.S. security."

"The United States proposes that the international community place monitors in neighboring states to facilitate the work of those Governments to ensure strict compliance with the sanctions."