George W. Bush: “We must have allies standing with us in the broader Middle East.”

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.

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.

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

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