George W. Bush: “To keep our economy creating jobs and opportunity, Congress needs to make the tax relief permanent.”

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

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.

Congratulations on becoming our President.

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.