George W. Bush: “I deplore and strongly condemn the terrorist bombing in downtown Jerusalem today.”

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

Congratulations on becoming our President.

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.

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.