George W. Bush: “The wrong way is to sharply increase gasoline prices, home heating bills for American families, and the cost of energy…”

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

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.

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.

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