George W. Bush: “We will make sure, as time goes on, this doesn't happen again.”

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

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.