George W. Bush: “The economy has created about 2 million jobs over the past 12 months - and more than 5.2 million since August 2003.”

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

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

I'm really happy to be back in this great state.

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.