George W. Bush: “At a time of economic challenge, the last thing American families need is a massive tax increase.”

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

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.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

Congratulations on becoming our President.