George Bush actually said...

"Paul has insisted, 'I'm not a hero. I'm simply a man who made a decision to hold on to my family, my life, and my beliefs until the end.'"

"The Presidential Medal of Freedom is America's highest civil award."

"Sonny Montgomery has given the United States a lifetime of service."

"To the people of Jordan and King Abdullah, we pledge our full support in their efforts to bring the terrorists to justice."