George W. Bush: “The actual choice is probably between progress and a return to violence.”

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

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.

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.