George W. Bush: “The first shot of the new war of the 21st century was fired September the 11th.”

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

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

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.

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