George Bush actually said...

"Nothing is more important than the national security of our country—nothing is more important—so nothing is more important than our defense budget."

"Men who have no respect for life must never be allowed to control the ultimate instruments of death."

"The price for freedom is high, but it's never too high, as far as I'm concerned."

"I am deeply disappointed that Judge Charles Pickering, a distinguished judge who was unanimously confirmed by the Senate in the past, is being denied the opportunity to further serve his country."