George W. Bush: “The attack took place on American soil, but it was an attack on the heart and soul of the civilized world.”

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

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