George W. Bush: “Charles S. Abell, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Alphonso Maldon, Jr.”

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

That is the America I know.

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

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