I may have found the answer. I was watching Quantum Leap on the SciFi Channel this morning. More specifically it was the series finale 'Mirror Image'. In it the character Stawpah I believe says "Made him strong like bull" in a heavy russian accent.
Unfortunately I was watching in the bedroom and the DVR is in the living room so I could go back and check for sure if that is what he said. I've been trying all day to find a copy of that episode but no luck . All I can find are the complete season so I leave it to someone else to confirm.
IMDb link for Quantum Leap:Mirror Image -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0681144/