George W. Bush: “Our goal in Iraq is clear and unchanging: Our goal is victory.”

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.

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

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.