George W. Bush: “Social Security is too important to pass this problem on to the next generation.”

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.

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

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.