George W. Bush: “A free Iraq is in the interest of the United States of America.”

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

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.

I applaud your Governor's response to that tragedy.

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.