George W. Bush: “the gift of that Almighty to each man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth is freedom.”

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

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.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.