George Bush actually said...

We remain a nation at war, and intelligence is our first line of defense against the terrorists who seek to do us harm.

Many provisions of the CAA are inconsistent with the constitutional authority of the President to conduct foreign affairs.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United State...

I hereby delegate to you the functions conferred upon the President.