George Bush actually said...

"Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart -- believe me -- it is lighting the heart of every American."

"I came down here to thank you on behalf of a grateful nation for your steadfast service and sacrifice because when proud men and women of Fort Stewart and Hunter Field put it all on the line, every on..."

"The brave service men and women of this base are part of the most motivated, the best educated, the best equipped Armed Forces in the history of this great country of ours, bar none."

"My morale has never been more sky-high."