George Bush actually said...

"I think many of our allies look to us as the first among equals."

"The United States Government is committed to the principles of free and fair trade."

"When you do, you'll be doing more than business, because I think you will really be showing the flag for, and your confidence in, democracy itself."

"I believe the United States of America has a great deal at stake in the success of Violeta Chamorro, but more so in democracy itself in Nicaragua."