George W. Bush: “There is hope down here.”

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

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.