George W. Bush: “Freedom is not America's gift to the world; it's the Almighty's gift to every man and woman in this world.”

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

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 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.

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.