George W. Bush: “The promise is, is that... we will do all we can to move this forward as quickly as possible.”

This tax relief has been a key factor in promoting the economic growth and job creation of recent years, and it should be made permanent.

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.

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

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.