George W. Bush: “The truth of the matter is, the great strength of our country is the heart and souls of our citizens.”

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

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.

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.

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