George W. Bush: “I appreciate their service to the country.”

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.

This tax relief has been a key factor in promoting the economic growth and job creation of recent years, and it should be made permanent.

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

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.