George Bush actually said...

"The American people say we've got a problem, and they're going to expect people to come to the table."

"Funding for military assistance is directly tied to helping those nations who have troops deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq meet the extraordinary defense costs incurred as a result of coalition partic..."

"The requested funds are critical to stabilizing sovereign democratic nations and creating conditions for economic growth and investment."

"I believe peace is within hand and that the United States Government will do that which is necessary to help move the process forward."