George W. Bush: “The United States remains committed to working with the people of Timor-Leste to strengthen democracy there.”

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

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

Those who have lost their precious children are facing a grief no parents should ever know.