George W. Bush: “Now is the time for people to step up.”

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.

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.

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.