George W. Bush: “Since World War II, the United States has led the world in advancing trade to create jobs for American workers.”

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

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.