George W. Bush: “The Commission selects, recognizes and honors high achieving, high school seniors from across the country.”

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

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.

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