George W. Bush: “I'm looking forward to thanking our troops.”

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.