George Bush actually said...

"I would ask for those of you in the State to—who are in safe places now, not to hurry back to a city like Houston and let these highways flow the necessary goods and services to the people in deep eas..."

"He's very appreciative of all the efforts that are going on."

"I came here to see first hand how the Northern -- see the Northern Command in action, and to tell everyone that what you are involved in is something that's really important."

"The mission was vital to all of us who are doing our duty to protect the American people."