George W. Bush: “My administration is firmly committed to rallying the armies of compassion in America to help our fellow citizens in…”

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.

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

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.

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