George W. Bush: “New democracies are taking root in Iraq and Afghanistan, and America is proud to stand with them.”

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

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

We are very pleased that Alan Lowe has been selected by the National Archives and Records Administration as the director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

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.