George W. Bush: “I appreciate Karl's willingness to continue to serve my Administration in this new position.”

You will have an Almighty God to comfort you.

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.

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.