George W. Bush: “I believe this administration has done that, particularly since we cut taxes.”

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.

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

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.