George Bush actually said...

I was honored to do so on behalf of the American people, as a sign of our solemn gratitude and our deep respect.

We have seen those costs in the war on terror we fight today.

Our Nation is free because of brave Americans like these, who volunteer to confront our adversaries abroad so we do not have to face them he...

They understood that tyranny must be met with resolve and that liberty is always the achievement of courage.