George W. Bush: “This will be, unless there is something else of a significant event that crops up.”

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

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.

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.