George W. Bush: “As we break ground, we give Martin Luther King his rightful place among the great Americans honored on our National…”

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.

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

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

Congratulations on becoming our President.