George Bush actually said...

"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."

"We have a commitment to protect the savings of these Americans and millions like them across this country, and we will honor that commitment."

"John J. Welch, Jr., will continue to serve as an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force."