George Bush actually said...

"Each of you, with your academic diligence and your intellect and a lot of hard work, have won the oldest and largest national high school competition in the entire country."

"I think all of you are destined for great things."

"Education is nothing less than the very heart of our civilization."

"I hope that this teacher's award program keeps all levels of our educational system focused on the need to show good teachers that we appreciate their dedication."