George W. Bush: “Those who wear the uniform know they'll have a friend in Bob Gates in the Defense Department.”

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

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

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.