George W. Bush: “We must continue to build on the successes of welfare reform to bring work and dignity into the lives of more of our…”

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

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.