George W. Bush: “It should be clear to all that Islam -- the faith of one-fifth of humanity -- is consistent with democratic rule.”

Congratulations on becoming our President.

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

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.

seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.