George W. Bush: “The stakes are high for our men and women on the frontlines.”

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.

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

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

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