George Bush actually said...

As the elected officials out there hearing the needs of day-to-day, ordinary people, you understand those problems.

There's a lot to be grateful for in this wonderful country of ours.

We're supporting those who are for democracy, whoever they are, wherever they are, in whatever Republic they are and in the center.

It's not for the United States to dictate these matters, but we do have interests, some of which I've mentioned here.