George W. Bush: “The violence and tragic loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives must end.”

seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.

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.

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.