George W. Bush: “That was a very positive development.”

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

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

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

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.