George W. Bush: “We have a responsibility to confront problems today and not pass them on to future generations.”

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

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.

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.