George W. Bush: “The federalization of health care would be bad medicine for the American people.”

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.

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

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.