George W. Bush: “Al Qaida and those inspired by its extremist ideology have attacked more than two dozen nations.”

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

You will have an Almighty God to comfort you.

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.

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.