George W. Bush: “My fellow citizens, events in Iraq have now reached the final days of decision.”

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

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

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.