George W. Bush: “The holidays are approaching, and the clock is ticking for the United States Congress.”

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.

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.

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

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.