George W. Bush: “Success in Iraq will depend upon the capacity of the new Government to provide for its people.”

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.

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.

Congratulations on becoming our President.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.