George W. Bush: “I commend Republicans and Democrats for joining together to pass a budget framework that will return money to the…”

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

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

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.

We look forward to working with him and the National Archives to build a world-class Presidential library and museum that will be an important resource for scholars and the general public.