George Bush actually said...

"The United States regrets the hardships which Noriega has brought to the people of Panama, who deserve to be led by a government of their choice."

"I will extend the offered hand with confidence, conviction, and real hope."

"I am unpersuaded of the necessity for Title VIII of the Act, which establishes a statutory Inspector General at the CIA."

"I intend to communicate my reasons in the event I remove an Inspector General, I shall do so as a matter of comity rather than statutory obligation."