George Bush actually said...

"I think America is lucky to have such distinguished citizens coming to Washington to represent them."

"Romolo A. Bernardi, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Cardell Cooper, resigned."

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

"Alphonso R. Jackson, of Texas, to be Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., resigned."