George W. Bush: “I have made it clear that I appreciate his strong statements about America's efforts.”

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.

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.

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.