George W. Bush: “It's very important for them to understand that now is not the time to come back.”

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.