George W. Bush: “I would hope that the Government would keep this important law in place so that Japan and the United States and other…”

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

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

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and defense services to the Southern African Development Community will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.