George W. Bush: “And you can know today that your loved ones are not forgotten.”

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.