George Bush actually said...

"This CIA program has saved American lives and the lives of people in other countries."

"We need this legislation because the Supreme Court has ruled that military commissions must be explicitly authorized by Congress."

"The principle behind this program is clear: When Al Qaida operatives are calling into or out of our country, we need to know who they are calling, why they are calling, and what they are planning."

"We must also provide our military and intelligence professionals the tools they need to keep our country safe."