George Bush actually said...

"This office would duplicate existing Federal, State, and private sector programs."

"This is unnecessary because NOAA is presently conducting a study and intends to provide its findings and recommendations to Congress early next year."

"This requirement would circumvent the 'full funding' agreement between the Executive and Legislative branches to score these purchases to avoid misrepresenting total project costs."

"One big country can't bully its neighbor and take it over."