George Bush actually said...

I believe that several provisions warrant careful construction to avoid constitutional concerns.

I intend, of course, to construe any constitutionally doubtful provisions in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution.

I announce my intention to appoint Katharine D. Dukakis to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

The reduced sequester and the other budget savings and receipts enhancements in this reconciliation legislation satisfy the conditions I set...