George Bush actually said...

"It is important to get these three fine individuals in their posts as soon as possible so that we have continuity as we do our duty to protect the American people."

"I also call upon the Senate to move quickly to confirm Lieutenant General Petraeus as the commander of the Multi-National Forces—Iraq."

"The great question of our day is whether America will help men and women in the Middle East to build free societies and share in the rights of all humanity."

"Let us work together and do it now."