George Bush actually said...

I hereby order that the following actions be taken immediately to implement the sequestrations and reductions.

Final Order on Emergency Deficit Control Measures for Fiscal Year 1990

10/15/1989

More George Bush Quotes

The times have changed.

We accept regulation, but we firmly reject government programming.

I am determined that America will continue to bear witness to the truth.

The voice of freedom will not be stilled as long as there is an America to tell the truth.