George W. Bush: “I believe Americans are still willing to sacrifice for causes greater than themselves.”

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

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.

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.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.