George Bush actually said...

I transmit herewith the 6-month periodic report prepared by my Administration on the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, ...

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered that Execu...

I intend that such vested property should be used to assist the Iraqi people and to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq.

I hereby determine that the United States and Iraq are engaged in armed hostilities.