George W. Bush: “It is equally important that we not overreact.”

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe.

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.

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