George Bush actually said...

"Today I am pleased to announce my decision to create a Department of Defense Unified Combatant Command for Africa."

"This new command will strengthen our security cooperation with Africa and create new opportunities to bolster the capabilities of our partners in Africa."

"Africa Command will enhance our efforts to bring peace and security to the people of Africa and promote our common goals of development, health, education, democracy, and economic growth in Africa."

"Both of us, the Iraqis and the U.S. and coalition forces, have got to get this plan in place as quickly as possible."