George W. Bush: “We must keep the intelligence gap firmly closed.”

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.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

This tax relief has been a key factor in promoting the economic growth and job creation of recent years, and it should be made permanent.

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