George W. Bush: “Your commitment to your faith reminds us all of the precious gift of religious freedom in our country.”

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.

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