George W. Bush: “On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting.”

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

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

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.

That is the America I know.