George Bush actually said...

"I believe it is neither fair nor wise for the Congress to make those who formulate and execute foreign policy serve the public under such conditions."

"Accordingly, keeping with past practice, I shall treat these provisions as advisory, not mandatory."

"I want to take this opportunity to thank the Congress for addressing concerns raised by the Administration and for presenting me with a bill in which the funding levels are generally consistent with t..."

"No, not now, not at this time I can't."