George W. Bush: “We're pleased Albania and Croatia have been invited to join NATO.”

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.

We look forward to working with him and the National Archives to build a world-class Presidential library and museum that will be an important resource for scholars and the general public.

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.