George W. Bush: “I hope the Senate confirms him quickly so he can get to work.”

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

That is the America I know.

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

This tax relief has been a key factor in promoting the economic growth and job creation of recent years, and it should be made permanent.