George Bush actually said...

"Each of today's honorees understands that encouraging individual creativity and freedom of expression through the arts and scholarship strengthens and enhances our great country."

"We recognize that these reforms will only be successful if grounded in a commitment to free market principles."

"But more needs to be done to stabilize financial markets and support economic growth."

"No single nation will be able to fix this crisis, but with continued cooperation and determination, it will be solved as long as we are steadfast in our commitment to reforming our financial sectors a..."