George W. Bush: “These days of sorrow and outrage have also been marked by acts of courage and kindness that make all Americans proud.”

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

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.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.