George Bush actually said...

"On his watch, the United States military helped the Iraqi people establish a constitutional democracy in the heart of the Middle East."

"The United States honors Joshua Lederberg for his achievements in scientific discovery and his commitment to improving the lives of others."

"The United States honors Paul Johnson for his landmark contributions to sharing the lessons of the past so that they may inform the present and shape the future."

"My administration is committed to helping the democracies on the continent of Africa deal with very significant problems."