George Bush actually said...

I'm not questioning Mr. Arias. He's the host, and he's been a generous host, and I'm very glad we're here to salute Costa Rica's democracy.

The Costa Rican model is an example and an inspiration in Central America, to this entire hemisphere, to the world.

I believe history will show that this hemisphere's democratic resurgence helped set the stage for today's electrifying changes in the Commun...

We're here to salute democracy.