George Bush actually said...

I continue, however, to have serious misgivings as to the constitutionality and the wisdom of many provisions contained in the bill.

However, Section 109 is inimical to that spirit of trust and would cast the shadow of criminal liability over the executive branch in the co...

I decided, however, that on balance the bill's positive features were sufficient to warrant its approval.

I sign this bill with the understanding that this provision does not limit the President's authority to name future recess appointees.