George Bush actually said...

We will have a good, lively discussion about this change.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters on the Relaxation of East German Border Controls

11/08/1989

More George Bush Quotes

Happy New Year to all of you.

I think it's time to cool it on both sides and let the diplomatic process bring this matter to a happy resolution.

I really believe this matter will be resolved, in one way or another, to the satisfaction of the United States.

Don't be misled by a spokesman's comment here and there.