George Bush actually said...

Punishment is necessary not only as a deterrent to future crimes but for its own sake -- which is to say, for the sake of justice.

Remarks to the Law Enforcement Community in Kansas City, Missouri

01/22/1990

More George Bush Quotes

We will not forget those who died.

To the men and women of our Armed Forces and to all our veterans, know that you have your country's gratitude on Veterans Day and every day ...

We must guard against the danger that old cold war allies will become new economic adversaries.

No Commander in Chief forgets the sacrifices of America's veterans.