George Bush actually said...

"I'm not going to lose confidence in the water at the White House until we know a little more about this."

"The reduction in funding for the Superconducting Super Collider would extend the ten-year design and construction schedule and increase total project costs."

"Funding at requested levels for these crucial investments in the nation's science infrastructure is needed to ensure America's competitive position in research and development."

"I think the answer is to continue MFN as is."