George Bush actually said...

"As Iraqis continue to make progress toward a democracy that can govern itself, defend itself, and sustain itself, more of our troops can come home with the honor they have earned."

"The biggest challenge we face is winning the war on terror and to protect the American people."

"I encourage them to give me that authority."

"I recognize it's hard to enforce the border and have interior enforcement if there is a smuggling network that's bringing people across."