George Bush actually said...

I know Bob Gates, and I know him to be a man of honor.

Remarks Announcing the Nomination of Robert M. Gates To Be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and a News Conference

05/13/1991

More George Bush Quotes

Parents, not bureaucrats, know what's best for their kids.

Whether it's public, private, or religious, parents, not governments, will choose their children's schools.

I herewith report two revised deferrals, now totaling $2.2 billion in budgetary resources.

Accepting students with vouchers does not mean a school must sacrifice school prayer.