George Bush actually said...

"Congress has recognized there does not have to be a trade off between the goals of protecting Americans' rights and keeping our Nation safe."

"When our intelligence professionals have the legal tools to gather information about the intentions of our enemies, America is safer."

"I am heartened to know that his critical work will be strengthened, and we will be better armed to prevent attacks in the future."

"This bill is a temporary, narrowly focused statute to deal with the most immediate shortcomings in the law."