George W. Bush: “It's such an honor to be here.”

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

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.

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.

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.