George Bush actually said...

"I don't think Congress ought to be running the war, I think they ought to be funding our troops."

"It's -- it's run its course. And now we're going to move on."

"I'm not making excuses. But it is hard."

"To begin withdrawing before our commanders tell us that we are ready would be dangerous for Iraq, for the region, and for the United States. It would mean surrendering the future of Iraq to Al Qaeda. ..."