George Bush actually said...

"You have important work to do; you're on the cutting edge now; and this Department is here to stay and will have the full support of this President."

"Great beginnings -- crawling before we walk and then run."

"John Tower has devoted his life to service of country."

"NATO's approach to these negotiations, therefore, rests on two important principles: that maintaining strong and modern defenses is essential to our security and freedom."