George Bush actually said...

"He will bring leadership, insight, and wisdom to our efforts to keep our military strong and ready, prepared to defend our security and to safeguard the peace."

"I'm not going to do anything that would put some other American, perhaps in some other place, at some other time, at risk."

"We will see -- guarantee -- that your insured deposits are secure."

"This legislation comes to grips with the problems facing our savings and loan industry."