George W. Bush: “Sometimes the best sense you can get about the economy is to hear directly from people who are on the front lines of…”

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

Congratulations on becoming our President.

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.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.