George W. Bush: “For the safety of our people, America must succeed in Iraq.”

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

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

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

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.