George Bush actually said...

"The lessons learned is continue to vet. And ask good questions."

"Secretary Rumsfeld has been the secretary during two wars. And he is -- he's an important part of my cabinet, and he'll stay in my cabinet."

"When I asked the (UNINTELLIGIBLE) -- the secretary to stay on as secretary of defense, I was very pleased when he said yes. And I asked him to stay on because I understand the nature of the job of the..."

"No question about it. The bombers are having an effect."