George W. Bush: “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

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

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.