George W. Bush: “It will remind us of Ronald Reagan's achievements for peace and international security.”

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.

I'm really happy to be back in this great state.