George Bush actually said...

"Such metric transition plans shall specify, among other things: the total scope of the metric transition task for that department or agency."

"As a Nation, we have great educational needs."

"By allowing the Commission's recommendations to go into effect, national defense will be improved and costs reduced through a more efficient military base structure."

"Metric usage shall not be required to the extent that such use is impractical or is likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to United States firms."