George Bush actually said...

"This discrimination would weaken U.S. negotiating positions with foreign contractors and hinder competition between foreign and domestic firms."

"The fundamental diplomatic arrow is not fully in the air yet."

"The bill would settle a matter currently in litigation in a manner which is detrimental to the Federal Government."

"The bill would adversely affect the President's proposal to lease the Reserve and use the resulting revenues to create and fund a Defense Petroleum Inventory."