George Bush actually said...

"I also salute your efforts to bring peace and democracy to that country, to Ethiopia."

"I want to just take this opportunity before the Cabinet to thank him."

"I am confident that this appointment will be well-received by your many friends on both sides of the aisle of the United States Senate, of the Congress, and certainly by the American people."

"Our mission must be to provide stability in aeronautics and space leadership in an ever-changing international environment."