George Bush actually said...

"I don't want to be a part of making a mistake that might contribute to some kind of anarchy inside the Soviet Union."

"We've made very clear our conviction that the Baltics will be independent, and I feel more confident of that than ever."

"I remain optimistic that these enormous changes can be handled without disorder, without the anarchy that we hear some on the television talking about."

"I do hereby proclaim September 13, 1991, as Commodore John Barry Day."