George W. Bush: “This document is an important step toward the establishment of a sovereign government on June 30.”

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

That is the America I know.

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.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.