George W. Bush: “Members of Congress and their staffs currently get a choice of health care plans, and seniors ought to have the same…”

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.

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.