George W. Bush: “I encourage all Americans to rededicate themselves to using our resources more wisely by reusing and recycling the…”

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.

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.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.

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