George Bush actually said...

"This convention helps equip the international community with the coherent, tough legal authority to stop the flow of illicit drugs."

"I'd like to urge all nations to join the United States in ratifying this United Nations convention."

"I'm pleased today to sign the United States instrument of ratification for the U.N. Convention Against Illegal Drugs."

"It says something very important -- sends a message -- and that is that this scourge will stop."