The always wonderful Center for American Progress has launched a new "Claims vs. Facts Database," containing "more than 400 separate quotes from top conservatives..." The database then "contrasts these quotes with well-documented facts."
Let's take 'er for a test drive...
I selected "Environment" from the topics dropdown and "Official White House Statement" from the speaker dropdown.
Results:
Topic: Environment
Speaker: White House Official Statement
Date: 6/26/1905
Quote/Claim:
"The President believes that we need to employ the best science and data to inform our decision-making, and that our policies should encourage innovation and the development of new, cleaner technologies."
Fact:
"President Bush's proposed budget for fiscal year 2005 once again launches an assault on environmental protection in this country under the guise of fiscal constraints." The President's budget plan would slice $93 million, or 12%, from scientific research on air, water and toxins. - Joint Budget Analysis by Environmental Groups, 2/4/04
This is going to be very useful.