George Bush actually said...

I encourage all Americans to reflect on the Academy's incomparable history of contribution to our country's national security.

Men with no respect for life must never be allowed to control the ultimate instruments of death.

History will know that day not only as a day of tragedy but as a day of decision when the civilized world was stirred to anger and to action...

I do hereby proclaim March 16, 2002, as West Point Bicentennial Day.