George Bush actually said...

"The relationship between the United States and Japan is good for the American people, I believe it's good for the Japanese people, and I believe it's good for stability in not only Southeast Asia but ..."

"I'll be wanting to make sure that our relationship remains as close as it is."

"We do have a good relationship with Japan, and it's an important relationship."

"I'm looking forward to our people on the ground coming back and charting a way forward so that we can continue to be in a position to succeed."