George Bush actually said...

"I appreciate the negotiators considering those ideas and incorporating them in this agreement."

"This bill provides the necessary tools and funding to help protect our economy against a system-wide breakdown."

"Today a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, working with my administration, reached agreement on economic rescue legislation that is urgently needed to address a crisis in our financial system th..."

"I appreciate the leadership shown by Members on both sides of the aisle, who came together to write a very good bill."