George Bush actually said...

"It is of paramount importance to this Administration that these fundamental principles of the Federal statistical system are strictly maintained."

"I will be asking the Congress in future budgets for funding based on national priorities rather than narrow interests."

"Accordingly, in keeping with the well-settled obligation to construe ambiguous statutory provisions to avoid constitutional questions, I will interpret section 506 so as not to infringe on the Executi..."

"It is clear that the Congress intends to continue funding construction on some elements of the Garrison Diversion project."