George W. Bush: “People want to be free.”

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.

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

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

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