George Bush actually said...

"The funds will also help to recover the cost of damaged personal property and allow the victims of the storms and floods to begin rebuilding their lives."

"The President's decision recognizes the importance to U.S. national security of a viable domestic machine tool industry."

"Barbara and I send our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones as a result of this catastrophe."

"Foreign direct investment is beneficial to the U.S. economy."