George Bush actually said...

"We were truly saddened to hear that the discovery of Mickey Leland's aircraft revealed that apparently there were no survivors of this tragic accident."

"Barbara and I extend our sympathy to the families of all the victims."

"Our hearts go out to Alison Leland and to the family and friends of the congressional staff members, State Department, Agency for International Development, and Ethiopian officials who joined Mickey o..."

"His sense of compassion and desire to help those in need has aided millions of people from Houston to Addis Ababa."