George W. Bush: “The Federal deficit is declining and on a path to elimination.”

America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe.

Congratulations on becoming our President.

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

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