George Bush actually said...

"I told the Congress that I would veto any bill, appropriations bill, that does not cut the number and the amount of earmarks in half."

"We are working to expand individual choice so that Americans in need can receive help."

"This Executive order will go a long way toward sending that signal to the Congress and, at the same time, earning the trust of the American people."

"The President's goal is to reform the earmarking culture that leads to wasteful and excessive pork-barrel spending."