George W. Bush: “Robert M. Gates, of Texas, to be Secretary of Defense, vice Donald Henry Rumsfeld, resigned.”

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

This tax relief has been a key factor in promoting the economic growth and job creation of recent years, and it should be made permanent.