George W. Bush: “I am honored and pleased to congratulate John Negroponte on becoming America's first Director of National Intelligence.”

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.

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

I'm really happy to be back in this great state.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.