George Bush actually said...

"I did not get direct affirmation from them."

"Let's hope that there will be a peaceful -- a return to peace, no more use of force, and that they can peacefully negotiate their differences."

"The thoughts and prayers of the people of the United States are with them, and particularly with the Lithuanian people who have experienced a great tragedy."

"Legitimacy is not built by force; it's earned by the consensus of the people, by openness, and by the protection of basic human and political rights."