George W. Bush: “To be Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.”

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.