George W. Bush: “I send greetings to Muslims in the United States and around the world as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr.”

Congratulations on becoming our President.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

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.

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.