George W. Bush: “Words can only go so far in capturing the grief of their families and their countrymen.”

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

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

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.

Congratulations on becoming our President.