George Bush actually said...

"The United States and Russia, as cosponsors, welcome this opportunity for the parties to engage in substantive negotiations and to make real progress during this round."

"Anyway, welcome, once again."

"The bill also contains in excess of 50 other provisions which the Administration finds troublesome."

"We are pleased to announce that we have received positive responses from all the parties to the bilateral negotiations in the Arab-Israeli peace process to attend the sixth round of talks."