George W. Bush: “Our economy has now added jobs for 47 straight months, and the unemployment rate remains low at 4.6 percent.”

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

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

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

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.