George Bush actually said...

We accept this crystal of shamrocks, not just as a symbol of Ireland but as a symbol of a strong friendship between our nations.

St. Patrick's Day is also a time to honor the contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation's history and way of life.

The world is also thankful for the thousands of peacekeepers Ireland sends to other troubled corners of the globe.

The United States is proud of our strong ties of trade and investment and proud that they have contributed to the strong economy that you ha...