George W. Bush: “When it comes to our fundamental obligation to children, there is no excuse for failure, because I believe every child…”

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.