George W. Bush: “The return on our success means that we are slowly beginning to bring some of our forces home.”

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

We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe.

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.

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.