George Bush actually said...

The important question that needs to be asked for all constituencies is whether or not the programs achieve a certain result.

I fully understand that sometimes it's hard to eliminate a program that sounds good.

the Social Security trust fund will 'go bust' in their lifetime, and not to listen to his opponents who say he's exaggerating the problem.

You're doing a superb job. You are a strong secretary of defense. And our nation owes you a debt of gratitude.