George Bush actually said...

"I urge the Senate to quickly take up and pass this important piece of legislation before their October adjournment."

"In all these ways, we're working to ensure that our military progress is accompanied by the political and economic gains that are critical to the success of a free Afghanistan."

"Record spending that could lead to record tax increases or higher deficits will not advance our economic recovery; it will hinder it."

"In addition, unemployment benefits should be temporary in nature to encourage a return to work as quickly as possible."