George W. Bush: “I have declared a major disaster for that community, and I hope that helps.”

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

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

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.