George W. Bush: “The U.S. Small Business Administration disbursed nearly $6.5 billion in low-cost disaster loans to homeowners, renters…”

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.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

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

Congratulations on becoming our President.