George Bush actually said...

"We have a responsibility to solve problems before they become acute."

"President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate Jim Nicholson, of Colorado, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs."

"I'm pleased to announce my nomination of Ambassador Jim Nicholson to be the Secretary of Veterans Affairs."

"I want to thank their son Nick and his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Katie, and son-in-law, Bo."