George W. Bush: “This plan could not have been done without the leadership of the Speaker and the leader of the Senate.”

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.

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.

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.