George W. Bush: “This is one of those moments that reminds us all in public service why we're here. It challenges us to act wisely and…”

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

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.

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.

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