George W. Bush: “Members of Congress should not vote to send troops into battle and then vote against funding them.”

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

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.

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.