George W. Bush: “I admire your leadership, I admire your strength of character, and I appreciate our conversation today.”

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

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

I know campaigns are stressful and taxing.

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