George W. Bush: “The Nation pays respect to them for their service and their sacrifice.”

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

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.

This tax relief has been a key factor in promoting the economic growth and job creation of recent years, and it should be made permanent.

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.