George W. Bush: “The road of providence is uneven and unpredictable, yet we know where it leads: It leads to freedom.”

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

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.