George W. Bush: “As you pray, may you place your trust in the promises of God, and look to the future with hope.”

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

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

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.

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.