George W. Bush: “Violence will make it so difficult for there to be any political settlement.”

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.

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.

We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe.