George Bush actually said...

I was elected to try to protect the taxpayer as well as those who are unemployed, and that's exactly what I'm doing.

Exchange With Reporters

10/01/1991

More George Bush Quotes

You have been an outstanding Secretary and an extraordinarily effective and productive member of my Administration.

I commend you for your tremendous effort in successfully negotiating the 1990 Farm Bill of which we can both be proud.

You have always encouraged your cabinet to pursue the challenges that most affect the American people.

It has been a high privilege to have served you and the American people as Secretary of Agriculture.