George W. Bush: “I am most appreciative, sir, of your strong stand against terror.”

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.

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.

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

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.