George Bush actually said...

"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code."

"The executive branch shall construe provisions that purport to require or regulate submission by executive branch officials of legislative recommendations to the Congress consistently with the Preside..."

"I commend the Congress for passing historic legislation that will better protect the American people and help defend against ongoing terrorist threats."

"The executive branch shall also construe the provisions of the CAA in a manner consistent with the President's authority to supervise the unitary executive branch."