George W. Bush: “The United States stands ready to assist Peru.”

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.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

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

We look forward to working with him and the National Archives to build a world-class Presidential library and museum that will be an important resource for scholars and the general public.