George Bush actually said...

"I commend Republicans and Democrats for joining together to pass a budget framework that will return money to the taxpayers."

"The economy continues to show troubling signs, and we must take decisive steps, like this vote today, to ensure sound fiscal policy."

"The amendment would undermine fiscal discipline by removing the program from the appropriations process."

"The President's ESEA proposal is based on streamlining and simplifying the plethora of existing education programs."