George W. Bush: “I admire your strength of character.”

Congratulations on becoming our President.

I'm really happy to be back in this great state.

For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.

America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe.