George Bush actually said...

"I'm not going to sign a bad bill."

"The majority of these projects and studies — including 10 unrequested new construction starts — are uneconomical, do not meet cost-sharing requirements, or are generally of low priority."

"Section 506 of the Act provides that none of the funds appropriated may be used to conduct studies concerning 'the possibility of changing from the currently required 'at cost' to a 'market rate' or a..."

"Nevertheless, the Administration opposes H.R. 429 because it contains numerous objectionable provisions."