George W. Bush: “I intend to nominate Mike Leavitt, of Utah, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.”

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.

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.

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.

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.