George W. Bush: “We urge all the leaders in the region to play a constructive role.”

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.

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.

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