George W. Bush: “The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems.”

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

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

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.

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