George W. Bush: “I've got great confidence in America because I believe in the strength of the American people.”

Congratulations on becoming our President.

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

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

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.