George W. Bush: “This is a time when we should be welcoming ideas, not getting into ruling things out.”

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

Congratulations on becoming our President.

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

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