George W. Bush: “There will never be peace in parts of the world unless we're willing to rout out terror.”

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

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

seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.