Instead, Mr. Bush praised a House version of the bill, which they contend is too weak.

The way Mr. Bush praised her in a recent interview was telling.

Mr. Bush spoke publicly for the first time today about that choice, and heartily praised it.

Mr. Bush also praised the Fed's rate cut this week as recognition of economic weakness.

Mr. Bush praised the vote as "an important step to continue to help hard-working Americans and to keep our economy strong and growing."

Mr. Bush praised the fuel cell car as one that would operate "with little or no waste at all."

That allowed Mr. Bush to put the best face on the vote and praise the Senate.

Mr. Bush, campaigning in California, praised the three senators.

Mr. Bush praised the economy over all, saying that job growth was strong and that trade agreements were opening new markets.

Mr. Bush, who made the legislation a top priority, praised the agreement's "profound reforms."