George Bush actually said...

"This is not the time to reduce the President's authority to act in the best interests of this country."

"We know that the Iraqi regime is led by a dangerous and brutal man."

"We view you as invaluable, priceless partners as we effect a national strategy and a national plan and build on national infrastructure together in our war against international terrorism."

"The SEC is aggressively using its enforcement powers to make corporate wrongdoers accountable for their actions."