George Bush actually said...

"This bill provides the necessary tools and funding to help protect our economy against a system-wide breakdown."

"I appreciate the leadership shown by Members on both sides of the aisle, who came together to write a very good bill."

"Today a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, working with my administration, reached agreement on economic rescue legislation that is urgently needed to address a crisis in our financial system th..."

"I urge the Senate to quickly take up and pass this important piece of legislation before their October adjournment."