George W. Bush: “Precipitous withdrawal from Iraq would not bring peace to the region or make our people safer here at home.”

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

What America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

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.

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.