I read this great quote that sounded like it describes the Bush administration, but it actually came from Hermann Goering. Seemed too good to be true, but (although it isn't quoted very accurately) it really is true:

Snopes.com article

Courtesy of Amazon book search, here is the actual quote and citation:

"Naturally, the common people don't want war... That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy or a fascist dictatorship ... voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country."
- Hermann Goering (quoted in Nuremberg Diary, p. 278)