George Bush actually said...

Putting innocents at risk is not the way one makes a political statement.

Exchange in Kennebunkport, Maine With Reporters Following the Release of American Hostage Edward Tracy

08/10/1991

More George Bush Quotes

We're in good, close communication with the Vatican.

The problem is being worked, and I am satisfied that our determination to see this man brought to justice will prevail.

It would not be fair, and it would not be proper, to make some kind of a deal that stops short of seeing this man brought to justice.

The sooner that all of them are out, the better, as far as we're concerned.