George W. Bush: “On behalf of the American people, Laura and I extend our condolences to Mohammed Zahir Shah's family and to the people…”

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.

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

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

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and defense services to the Southern African Development Community will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.