George Bush actually said...

"Today a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, working with my administration, reached agreement on economic rescue legislation that is urgently needed to address a crisis in our financial system th..."

"I appreciate the leadership shown by Members on both sides of the aisle, who came together to write a very good bill."

"Without this rescue plan, the costs to the American economy could be disastrous."

"The bill will help allow access to credit so American families can meet their daily needs and American businesses can make purchases, ship goods, and meet their payrolls."