George Bush actually said...

This week the Federal Reserve acted to prevent the disorderly failure of the insurance company AIG.

We've taken control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help promote market stability and to ensure they can continue to play a role in helping...

There is no verifiable evidence to conclude that oil speculators were behind the rise in oil prices in the first half of the year.

These actions are necessary, and they're important, and the markets are adjusting to them.