George Bush actually said...

"The principle behind this program is clear: When Al Qaida operatives are calling into or out of our country, we need to know who they are calling, why they are calling, and what they are planning."

"We need this legislation because the Supreme Court has ruled that military commissions must be explicitly authorized by Congress."

"This CIA program has saved American lives and the lives of people in other countries."

"We must also provide our military and intelligence professionals the tools they need to keep our country safe."