George Bush actually said...

"This bill provides the necessary tools and funding to help protect our economy against a system-wide breakdown."

"I urge the Senate to quickly take up and pass this important piece of legislation before their October adjournment."

"In all these ways, we're working to ensure that our military progress is accompanied by the political and economic gains that are critical to the success of a free Afghanistan."

"FMAP rates are not an appropriate tool to influence short-term economic developments."