George W. Bush: “We want to see a moderate political center form there, following democratic processes.”

This tax relief has been a key factor in promoting the economic growth and job creation of recent years, and it should be made permanent.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

That is the America I know.

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.