George Bush actually said...

"America greatly appreciates all the good men and women who fight crime and uphold justice across this great country."

"The entire nation is grateful to all of the local, state and federal law enforcement officials who have worked with such great urgency and with so little rest to solve the sniper case."

"The entire Nation is grateful to all of the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officials who have worked with such great urgency and with so little rest to solve the sniper case."

"Our most important obligation is to protect you."