George Bush actually said...

I declared a national emergency that requires the use of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Executive Order 13235—National Emergency Construction Authority

11/15/2001

More George Bush Quotes

If we want them to do the people's work, then we must give them the resources they need to do it.

We have underfunded our facilities. We have neglected our infrastructure. We need to do better.

We must help the world that wants to be free.

I have, I have. First question is what's in the best interests of the United States?