George W. Bush: “The American people must know it may take longer than some anticipate.”

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.

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

Those who have lost their precious children are facing a grief no parents should ever know.

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