We're all created equal - unfortunately that includes the turkeys (but evidently not the pheasants).
Seriously though, why does it really surprise you that someone like Bush would say that? Between him and his hell-spawn, they've set this country back about 40 years in 12 total and done more to turn America into a theocratic aristocracy of sorts than any other administration (or combination thereof) in history.
One's religious beliefs (or lack thereof) has no bearing whatsoever to their fervor, patriotism and love for their country - and willingness to fight for the ideals of same.