George W. Bush: “Ray Nasher was a brilliant businessman, diplomat, and philanthropist.”

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

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.

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.