George W. Bush: “And I understand that for some, however, Mother's Day is a sad day for those who lost their lives in Oklahoma and…”

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.

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

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

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and defense services to the Southern African Development Community will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.