George W. Bush: “Ronald Reagan believed without question that tyranny is temporary and the hope of freedom is universal and permanent.”

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.

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

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

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.