George W. Bush: “The best way to protect the homeland, however, is to take the fight to the enemy.”

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

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

America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe.

For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.