George W. Bush: “Owning a home is an important part of the American dream.”

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

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.

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.