George Bush actually said...

"I'm not questioning Mr. Arias. He's the host, and he's been a generous host, and I'm very glad we're here to salute Costa Rica's democracy."

"He's won nothing more than a fragile status quo."

"Democracy really will triumph in Panama -- I'm confident of that."

"Nothing has been called to my attention that makes me dissatisfied, but I don't want to take one look and say that everything is perfect."