George W. Bush: “I will defend the security of America, whatever it takes.”

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

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

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.