George Bush actually said...

"Keep it going, and it doesn't have to be to the detriment of anybody else."

"For his unique contributions to the national security of this country, the United States honors Ambassador George Kennan."

"We want to help these countries toward an alternative future, a democratic alternative, and to help create a Europe that is whole and free."

"I've really been looking forward to one of the most distinguished duties of this office: the privilege of presenting this nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom."