George W. Bush: “I have great faith in the capacity of democracy to be transformative.”

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.

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

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

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