George W. Bush: “America and the world are safer.”

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

That is the America I know.

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

This tax relief has been a key factor in promoting the economic growth and job creation of recent years, and it should be made permanent.