George W. Bush: “A stable, prosperous and democratic Russia remains in our common interest.”

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.

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.

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

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.