George Bush actually said...

"When he'll walk into the Oval Office and there'll be a moment when the responsibilities of the President lands squarely on his shoulders."

"President Bush opening up, talking about regrets, mistakes -- just a few of them -- the media, Hurricane Katrina, and what his successor will be facing."

"I believe the phrase 'burdens of the office' is overstated. You know, it's, kind of, like, 'Why me? Oh, the burdens, you know. Why did the financial collapse have to happen on my watch?' It's just pat..."

"And in terms of the decisions that I have made to protect the homeland, I wouldn't worry about popularity. What I would worry about is the Constitution of the United States and putting plans in place ..."