George W. Bush: “Today's decision offers fresh hope for the world's developing nations.”

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

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

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.