George Bush actually said...

"Today I have informed the Commission on Terrorist Attacks Against the United States that my National Security Adviser, Dr. Condoleezza Rice, will provide public testimony."

"The terrorist threat being examined by the Commission is still present, still urgent, and still demands our full attention."

"We're at war, and we better be ready on all fronts."

"A President and his advisers must be able to communicate freely and privately without being compelled to reveal those communications to the legislative branch."