George Bush said...

This ship is a fitting tribute to a generation of men with whom my dad was privileged to serve.

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

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

I call upon all Americans to recognize this day with appropriate ceremonies and to underscore our commitment to respecti...