George Bush actually said...

"Gordon H. Mansfield, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional Affairs), vice Edward P. Scott, resigned."

"We're beginning to get a spirit here in Washington where we're more agreeable."

"Eugene Scalia, of Virginia, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor, vice Henry L. Solano, resigned."

"Brian Jones, of California, to be General Counsel, Department of Education, vice Judith A. Winston, resigned."