George W. Bush: “One way to fight evil is to fight it with kindness and love and compassion.”

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

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

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.