George W. Bush: “We also are grateful for the extra efforts of the many Federal civilian employees who, in the absence of their fellow…”

What America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

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.

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

We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe.