George W. Bush: “May the good Lord bless those who grieve.”

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

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

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

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