George W. Bush: “May God bless all mothers across our country on this special day, and throughout the year.”

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

Seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.

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

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.