George W. Bush: “The United States honors this culinary artist and teacher for her many contributions to our society.”

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

Mr. Wyeth captured America in his paintings of his native Pennsylvania and Maine.

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

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