George Bush actually said...

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism.

The American people are concerned about the situation in our financial markets and our economy, and I share their concerns.

I took this action to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United Sta...

We've taken control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help promote market stability and to ensure they can continue to play a role in helping...