George W. Bush: “Today, we pay tribute to the deep friendship between the German and American people.”

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

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.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.