George W. Bush: “That's why I went to Congress and asked them to join me in setting up what they call the Department of Homeland…”

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.

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

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

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.