George W. Bush: “I recommend that the Congress take no action to designate the river.”

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.

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

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.