George Bush actually said...

"I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Act, that it is important to the national interest to furnish assistance under the Act."

"The terrorist threat that led to the declaration on September 14, 2001, of a national emergency continues."

"I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect after September 14, 2008, the national emergency with respect to the terrorist threat."

"Azerbaijan has been an important partner in the war on terror, not only through its cooperation on counterterrorism, but in contributing troops in both Afghanistan and Iraq."