George Bush actually said...

These steps will help bring stability to our volatile markets, and help protect the value of Americans' retirement accounts and 401ks.

I believe markets ought to be allowed to work, until I was convinced that this time the Government needed to act.

Our entrepreneurial system has delivered unparalleled levels of productivity and growth and prosperity.

In other words, people in Washington will worry whether there's too much power in the Treasury; therefore, let's have reasonable oversight.