George W. Bush: “Madame Chiang was a close friend of the United States throughout her life.”

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.

We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe.

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