George Bush actually said...

"Saddam Hussein's execution comes at the end of a difficult year for the Iraqi people. And for our troops, bringing Saddam Hussein to justice will not end the violence in Iraq, but it is an important m..."

"today Saddam Hussein was executed after receiving a fair trial, the kind of justice he denied the victims of his brutal regime."

"fair trials were unimaginable under Saddam Hussein's tyrannical rule."

"Many difficult choices and further sacrifices lie ahead, yet the safety and security of the American people require that we not relent in ensuring that Iraq's young democracy continues to progress."