George Bush actually said...

This menorah, this ancient vessel of light, is an eloquent statement of the Jewish people's struggle in history's first recorded battle for ...

I'm gratified by the precision and the effectiveness of the military forces in achieving their objectives.

That difficulty is mitigated by the moral and personal support that is granted by our friends and allies.

Hanukkah, I've learned, has always been an observance of optimism, a holiday of hope and steadfastness.