George W. Bush: “Laura joins me in sending our condolences to Larry's family during this difficult time.”

That is the America I know.

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

We look forward to working with him and the National Archives to build a world-class Presidential library and museum that will be an important resource for scholars and the general public.

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.