George W. Bush: “I'm proud of the alliance we've established and your contribution to that alliance.”

seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

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

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and defense services to the Southern African Development Community will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.