George W. Bush: “I encourage all Americans to join in recognizing farmers, ranchers, and other professionals who work to produce our…”

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.

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