George W. Bush: “The Homeland Security Act of 2002 takes the next critical steps in defending our country.”

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

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

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.