George Bush actually said...

I want to thank Gerhard for taking the lead, along with Britain and France, on this important issue.

I appreciate your kind words about Iraq and the need for us to put past differences behind us and focus on the people of that country.

You and Doris have been very kind to Laura and me, and we appreciate that.

My trip today should say to the people of this good country and my country that past disagreements are behind us.