George W. Bush: “Mr. Kirk will fill the position held by Ziad Ojakli who will be leaving the White House for the private sector.”

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

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

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