George W. Bush: “His legacy lives on in the ideas he championed and in the magazine he founded, National Review.”

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

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

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

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.