George W. Bush: “Today I have signed into law H.R. 5076, the 'National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2006.'”

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

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.

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.

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.