George W. Bush: “We recognize that the success of our countries is enhanced by working cooperatively.”

Congratulations on becoming our President.

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.

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.