George Bush actually said...

Roger Noriega, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation.

Your sacrifice has made it possible for our children and grandchildren to grow up in a safer world.

I want you to know how grateful I am for your service and sacrifice and how proud I am to be your Commander in Chief.

May God bless you, and may God bless your families, and may God continue to bless the United States of America.