George W. Bush: “But this is an evil man that we're dealing with.”

For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.

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

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.

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