George W. Bush: “The future of freedom and peace depend on the actions of America.”

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.

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.

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.