George Bush actually said...

"Mike has shown a deep commitment to the cause of justice and an unwavering determination to protect the American people."

"President Bush has been criticized for avoiding Vietnam."

"From President Bush's perspective the motivation doesn't matter, what matters is that this story smearing his reputation was aired."

"When something goes awry in the Bush administration, when something goes amiss there, we blame President Bush, not just the subordinates underneath Bush. The buck has to stop at the president."