George Bush actually said...

Closing Chernobyl created the circumstances for a safer and more prosperous Ukraine for future generations.

When I was coming up, it was a dangerous world. And we knew exactly who the ‘they' were.

I firmly believe that Ukraine's national greatness rests in Europe and in its transatlantic and global ties.

I am proud of the American people's role in helping to alleviate this suffering— at the time of the tragedy and continuing through today.