George Bush actually said...

"Mike is a patriot; he's a reformer; he's one of our Nation's finest intelligence professionals."

"Raul has a sharp legal mind and a keen sense of judgment."

"I'm confident that with Mike Hayden at the helm, the CIA will succeed and continue to make important contributions to the security of the American people."

"I'm honored to be here at the swearing-in of Mike Hayden as America's new Director of the CIA."